Journal of Oral Science Research ›› 2020, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (11): 1004-1006.DOI: 10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2020.11.005

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Comparative Analysis of Recipient Veins in Reconstruction of Head and Neck Defects.

YIN Shoucheng, XU Zhongfei*   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School and Hospital of Stomatology, China Medical University; Liaoning Provincial Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Shenyang 110002, China
  • Received:2020-06-28 Online:2020-11-28 Published:2020-11-27

Abstract: Surgical removal of tumors of the head and neck usually results in tissue defect and dysfunction, the same as trauma and other factors. Therefore, it is very important to reconstruct the anatomical shape and physiological function of the head and neck tissue defect at the same time of surgical treatment. Microvascular free skin flap transplantation has become the main method for repairing head and neck tissue defects. Selecting suitable recipient vessels is the key factor to ensure the success of free skin flap transplantation. The recipient veins of head and neck for surgeons to choose include common facial vein, lingual vein, superior thyroid vein, transverse jugular vein, superficial temporal vein, external jugular vein, and internal jugular vein. At present, venous thrombosis is the main reason for the failure of free skin flap reconstruction, so it is very important to select the appropriate recipient vein. In this paper, the factors affecting venous selection in the reconstruction of head and neck defects are reviewed to provide evidence for clinical selection and further research.

Key words: head and neck defect, reconstruction, free flaps, venous thrombosis