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Table 9 Free jejunal graft

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

-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