The Use of Deep Epigastric Composite Vascular Autograft in the Vessel Depleted Neck
DECVA facilitates single-stage free flap reconstruction in VDN, extending pedicle length while maintaining vascular integrity. This approach offers a viable alternative for complex cases with limited recipient vessels, expanding reconstructive options in microsurgery.
Authors
- Andreea Gavrilescu
- Jian‐Xun Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8476-3045)
- Pin‐Keng Shih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2385-2065)
- Shane Douglas Morrison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3868-3532)
Institutions
- China Medical University (TW)
- University of Washington (US)
- University of Washington Medical Center (US)
- China Medical University Hospital (TW)
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Neck
- Published
- 2025-08-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hed.70010
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00