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Angiology
Study results from S.L. Chen and colleagues in the area of angiology published
October 7th, 2008
According to recent research from Taipei, Taiwan, "In oral cavity reconstruction, the fasciocutaneous flaps of the distal extremities have always been preferred to any other kind of flap because of their thinness and pliability, which makes them adaptable to different areas in the oral cavity. The radial forearm flap is frequently considered the first choice for intraoral reconstruction, but the disadvantages of donor site morbidity include sacrificing a major artery to the hand and leaving a conspicuous donor site scar." "The search for another primarily thinned skin flap as an alternative has led to the application of the medial sural artery perforator flap, which is...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-10-07)
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