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J Reconstr Microsurg 1994; 10(2): 91-94
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006577
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© 1994 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Tongue Reconstruction after Hemiglossectomy with the Lateral Arm Free Flap

Yuhei Yamamoto, Hidehiko Minakawa, Tetsunori Yoshida, Hiroharu Igawa
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Accepted for publication 1993

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The lateral arm free flap has been used for immediate reconstruction of the tongue, including the oral floor, after hemiglossectomy in two cases. It is a good method for reconstructing small or medium-sized defects of the tongue. The lateral arm flap is very thin, can be raised without patient position change, has constant vascular anatomy, and provides an advantage in the aesthetic aspect at the donor site. Based on the reported clinical experience, the advantages and disadvantages of this procedure are discussed.