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Fig. 3

From: The use of a prefabricated radial forearm free flap for closure of a large tracheocutaneous fistula: a case report and review of the literature

Fig. 3

The radial forearm free flap was inset, and the radial artery and cephalic veins were anastomosed to the right superior thyroid artery and external jugular vein, respectively. a The mucosa-lined cartilage was positioned over the tracheal defect and secured. b The subcutaneous tissue and skin of the radial forearm free flap served as additional tissue support in final wound closure. Drains were placed in the neck

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Journal of Medical Case Reports

ISSN: 1752-1947