Sequential chimeric anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of through-and-through oropharyngeal defects with no suitable neck recipient vessels.

The anterolateral thigh flap is currently the frontline choice for head and neck reconstruction. The authors used a chimeric anterolateral thigh flap for reconstruction of a through-and-through oropharyngeal defect. Because of the absence of suitable recipient vessels in the proximity of the defect, the authors recruited the internal mammary vessels.

Histological findings compared with magnetic resonance and ultrasonographic imaging in irreversible postmastectomy lymphedema: a case study.

Postmastectomy edema is a current complication after axillary lymph node dissection in cases of breast cancer treatment. Staging is important in order to select those patients who can benefit from complex physical therapy (CPT). Different imaging techniques can be used to evaluate the edema.