Karadaghy OA

[BACKGROUND] This study aimed to compare donor-site morbidity among three common major lower extremity free flaps: fibula (FFF), anterolateral thigh (ALT), and the medial sural perforator (MSAP) using an established patient-reported outcome…

[BACKGROUND] Composite rhinectomy defects pose significant challenges due to the nose's complex structure and role in facial esthetics and function. Traditional nasal reconstructions often require multiple stages to restore mucosal lining, …

[PURPOSE OF REVIEW] This review focuses on the recent advancements in the application of the medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) flap for head and neck reconstruction. It highlights key anatomical findings, surgical techniques, comparativ…

[BACKGROUND] Minimal donor site morbidity is often cited as one of the main advantages of the medial sural artery perforator (MSAP) free flap; however, few studies have examined functional outcomes. [METHODS] This retrospective cohort stud…

[OBJECTIVE] Complications associated with intracranial vault compromise can be neurologically and systemically devastating. Primary and secondary repair of these deficits require an air and watertight barrier between the intracranial and ex…

[BACKGROUND] Historical concerns over bone resorption and malunion of the osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap (OCRFFF) limited its widespread adoption for head and neck reconstruction, despite lack of outcomes data evaluating this notio…

[OBJECTIVES] Alveolar soft part sarcoma is a rare subset of soft tissue sarcomas, typically presenting in subjects 15 to 35 years of age. Usual presentation sites are the trunk, extremities, and the head and neck. Subjects younger than 5 ye…