Urken ML

[BACKGROUND] Although head and neck cancer (HNC) in pregnant patients is rare, the incidence of oral cavity cancer has increased in younger women of childbearing age. We detail the complexities of two cases of HNC during pregnancy requiring…

[BACKGROUND] While a single-stage free-flap reconstruction is the preferred approach for oromandibular defects, a multistaged approach may be necessary in rare cases. These patients can still be effectively restored with functional and aest…

[STUDY DESIGN] case series. [OBJECTIVE] The restoration of defects in a single procedure with microvascular free flap reconstruction has become a mainstay of head and neck surgery. Yet in patients with complex defects and pre-existing como…

[OBJECTIVES] Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a commonly encountered salivary gland malignancy. However, it rarely occurs in the gingiva, an area generally thought to be devoid of minor salivary glands. We present a case occurring in this …

The osteomyocutaneous iliac crest free flap is a reconstructive option for segmental mandibular or complex palatomaxillary defects. Familiarity with the radiographic appearance of free flaps such as the iliac crest is necessary for the post…

The fibular free flap (FFF) is commonly used for head and neck bony reconstruction. Ossification of the vascular pedicle has been reported but is an uncommon complication of this procedure. Ossification of the pedicle with FDG avidity has n…

[OBJECTIVE] A subset of patients who undergo major palatomaxillary reconstruction do not initially achieve their intended oncologic and/or reconstructive goals and require additional surgery. We aim to detail the unique management considera…

[BACKGROUND] The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a versatile flap commonly used in head and neck reconstructive surgery. We describe the use of a composite RFFF that includes muscle for reconstruction of a hostile wound of the posterior …

[OBJECTIVE] To assess the outcome of patients who are undergoing reconstruction of segmental lateral mandibular defects by using soft-tissue free flaps combined with mandibular reconstruction plates. [DESIGN] Retrospective case series of 1…