Advanced Applications of Revascularized Free Jejunal Flaps for Difficult Wounds of the Head and Neck
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Vol. 74 (6) , 778-781
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-198412000-00006
Abstract
The rationale, technique and an example of full utilization of the jejunomesenteric free flap were described as a means of reconstructing complex wounds of the head and neck. Not only jejunum, but also well-vascularzied mesentery will protect vascular structures and intestinal anastomoses and, in addition, accept a skin graft. No additional muscular or other flaps are necessary to achieve these ends. Finally, no additional donor-site morbidity is incurred by harvesting the supplementary mesentery.This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: