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Rectus Abdominis Free Flap

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Abstract

Rectus abdominis muscle free flap is a good free flap providing a bulky tissue that can be helpful in head and neck reconstruction. Even if less used than before it is a good option that an experienced reconstructive surgeon should know. A brief description of flap anatomy and careful step by step dissection is illustrated in this chapter.

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  1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Verona Borgo Trento, Verona, Italy

    G. Molteni

  2. Department of Surgery, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynaecology, University of Verona, Verona, Italy

    G. Molteni

  3. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy

    M. Ghirelli

  4. Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, University Hospital of Verona Borgo Roma, Verona, Italy

    C. Plotegher

  5. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Maxillofacial, and Thyroid Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS, National Cancer Institute of Milan, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

    C. Piazza

  6. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy

    R. Pellini

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  1. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, IRCCS “Regina Elena” National Cancer Institute, Rome, Italy

    Raul Pellini

  2. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Verona Borgo Trento, Verona, Italy

    Gabriele Molteni

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Molteni, G., Ghirelli, M., Plotegher, C., Piazza, C., Pellini, R. (2020). Rectus Abdominis Free Flap. In: Pellini, R., Molteni, G. (eds) Free Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29582-0_6

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