Reconstructive

295) Which of the following statements regarding the Jejunal Free Flap is TRUE?

A. It is rarely used in circumferential defects of the cervical esophagus.
B. It is harvested only by laparoscopic approach.
C. The second loop of jejunum is usually used.
D. Isoperistaltic orientation of the jejunum is not mandatory.
E. Dysphagia is usually not present postoperatively.




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Burkey B. B., Coleman J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, Chapter 47 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Second Edition, pp. 577-578, 2002

Burkey B. B., Schmalbach C. E., Coleman J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, Chapter 57 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 765-793, 2009



295) C        The second loop of jejunum is usually used.