How Long to Read Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction

How Long Does it Take to Read Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 44 minutes to read Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction by Girish N Amlani

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Description

A radial forearm free flap is one way of filling a hole which is left when a cancer has been removed. It is one of the most common ways of replacing tissue in the head and neck, particularly after mouth cancers have been removed. It can be used to replace large parts of the mouth and has the advantage that when it heals it does not shrink so that hopefully speech and swallowing will not be greatly affected. For the procedure, a surgeon takes a piece of skin from the inside surface of the patient’s forearm near the wrist. The skin and fat layer in this region are removed (the flap) along with two blood vessels, one of which supplies blood to the flap (the artery) and one of which drains blood from it (the vein). The vessel which supplies blood to the flap is the artery which gives rise to the pulse at the wrist at the base of the thumb. Once the flap of skin is raised it is transferred to the head and neck and sewn into the hole created by the removal of the cancer. The blood vessels supplying and draining the flap are then joined to blood vessels in the neck under a microscope. These blood vessels then keep the flap alive while it heals into its new place. Once the flap is removed from the forearm the hole created is covered with a graft of skin. This graft of skin can be taken from one of several places. Commonly a thin piece of skin is shaved from the arm above the elbow. Alternatively, some skin will be borrowed from the stomach. This highly illustrated colour atlas is a comprehensive guide to head and neck reconstruction using free radial artery forearm flap. Beginning with an introduction to the history of the technique and its advantages and disadvantages, the book then provides step by step guidance on surgical anatomy, pre- and post-operative care, surgical procedures, and potential complications. A selection of case studies is included to assist learning. Key points Colour atlas explaining radial forearm free flap for head and neck reconstruction Presented as step by step guide through procedures and pre- and post-operative care Includes case studies to assist learning Highly illustrated with surgical images and diagrams

How long is Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction?

Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction by Girish N Amlani is 103 pages long, and a total of 26,059 words.

This makes it 35% the length of the average book. It also has 32% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 22 minutes to read Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction aloud.

What Reading Level is Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction?

Free Radial Artery Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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