From: Complex reconstructions in head and neck cancer surgery: decision making
Flap size | Pedicle length | Pedicle diameter | Donor site morbidity | Patient's position | Special considerations |
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-Length: 7-25 cm -Bowel lumen diameter: 3-5 cm | -5 cm (4-6 cm) | -2 mm (1,5-2,5 mm) | -Intestinal leak or stricture -Peritonitis -Ileus -Adhesive bowel obstruction | -Supine position | -Decrease ischemia time -Mal odeur and secretion |