Application of autologous free tissue transfer in the management of massive traumatic tissue loss

Michael A Fritz; Timothy M Haffey

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2013.06.004

Application of autologous free tissue transfer in the management of massive traumatic tissue loss

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2013 Oct;46(5):903-13. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2013.06.004. Epub 2013 Aug 24.

Authors

Michael A Fritz¹, Timothy M Haffey

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, A71, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 24138745
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2013.06.004

Abstract

This review describes a general approach and philosophy in the management of massive facial trauma with extensive tissue loss, with particular highlight on the role of free tissue transfer.

Keywords: Free tissue transfer; Gunshot wounds; Massive facial trauma; Microvascular reconstruction; Posttraumatic tissue loss.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Autografts
Facial Injuries / surgery*
Facial Neoplasms / surgery
Free Tissue Flaps*
Humans
Lip Neoplasms / surgery
Maxilla / surgery
Patient Education as Topic
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Rhinoplasty
Wound Healing
Wounds, Gunshot / surgery