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Free Dermal Fat Graft Reconstruction of the Head and Neck: A Cosmetically Appealing Reconstructive Option
Author(s) -
Rangarajan Sanjeet V.,
Athavale Sanjay M.,
Langerman Alexander,
Rohde Sarah L.,
Netterville James L.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.22248
Subject(s) - medicine , head and neck , library science , surgery , computer science
Methods: Patients who underwent FDFG reconstruction of the head and neck between 1997 and 2010 were identified. Of 205 patients identified, 62 met inclusion criteria. The pathology, surgical technique, long term imaging, cosmetic outcome, and complications were analyzed. Postoperative cosmetic results were assessed by a novel patient based numerical grading scale. Three of 62 patients with extensive photographs and imaging are presented in greater detail.