1285) Which of following statements regarding the Infrahyoid Myocutaneous Flap (IHMCF) is TRUE?
A. It is ideal for intraoral "large-sized" defects following oncological resection.
B. Its major blood supply is from the inferior thyroid artery
C. Microvascular anatomosis is required.
D. Total flap necrosis, marginal skin paddle necrosis, and total skin paddle loss are as high as 20%.
D. The surgical defect can usually be closed primarily.
REFERENCES & ANSWER
1285) E The surgical defect can usually be closed primarily.
Peng Hanwei, Wang S. J., Yang Xihong, Guo Haipeng, Liu Muyuan: Infrahyoid Myocutaneous Flap for Medium-Sized Head and Neck Defects: Surgical Outcome and Technique Modification Diode, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surg., 2013, Vol. 148 (1), pp.47-53
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