One-stage tunneled de-epithelialized deltopectoral flap for huge head and neck cancer defects in the era of free flaps
The one-stage tunneled de-epithelialized fasciocutaneous DP flap is an effective choice with acceptable outcomes for defect reconstruction following resection of locally advanced head and neck cancer, whether on a curative or palliative basis, in relatively old patients with different comorbidities who require rapid treatment sequencing.
Authors
- Ahmed Abdallah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7665-8621)
- Khalid Atallah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2651-4264)
- Mohammad Zuhdy
- Ahmed M. Abdellatif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9235-2449)
- Shadi Awny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3694-8699)
- Ahmed M. Fareed
- Ibrahim Nazif (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6101-4316)
Institutions
- Mansoura University (EG)
- Mansoura University Hospital (EG)
- King Abdullah Medical City (SA)
- October 6 University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Turkish Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47717/turkjsurg.2025.2025-3-32
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00