Free Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap for Head and Neck Reconstruction: An Indian Experience

Abstract

Background We describe our experience with use of free thoracodorsal artery perforator (TDAP) flap for head and neck (H&N) cancer reconstruction, with respect to the patient and disease profile, suitable defect characteristics, the reconstructive technique, and complications.

Keywords

• thoracodorsal artery perforator flap
• TDAP flap
• TAP flap
• head and neck reconstruction
• perforator free flap
• head and neck cancer