Muscle vascularized pedicle free flap. Correcting one patient's facial deformity

AORN J. 1989 Jun;49(6):1550-62. doi: 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)66937-3.

Abstract

This procedure required proper communication and teamwork between the patient, surgeons, perioperative nurses, and postoperative unit nurses. As the result of the successful facial reconstruction, Mr G gradually assumed his original personality and started enjoying his restored appearance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Face / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Operating Room Nursing / methods
  • Surgery, Plastic / methods
  • Surgery, Plastic / nursing
  • Surgery, Plastic / psychology
  • Surgical Flaps*