The vascularized fascia lata free flap: an anatomical study and clinical considerations.
Stefan J JanikLena HirtlerHannes TraxlerWolfgang J WeningerRudolf SeemannBoban M ErovicPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)
We could demonstrate that the FL receives its own vascular supply from perforators of the DB originating from the LCFA. Hence, harvest of a fascia lata free flap is possible, reliable, and the size of the fascia is suitable for reconstruction of small and large defects of the head and neck.
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