because of its versatility. Continued evolution in chimeric flap harvest techniques for pharyngocutaneous, osseous and radical parotidectomy defects highlights novel advanced reconstructive uses for the ALT free flap.
Summary
The ALT free flap remains popular for reconstruction of head and neck oncologic defects because of its versatility. Continued evolution in chimeric flap harvest techniques for pharyngocutaneous, osseous and radical parotidectomy defects highlights novel advanced reconstructive uses for the ALT free flap.