Oral-cavity hair growth after free-flap transfer: case report

J Reconstr Microsurg. 2001 Jan;17(1):37-8. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-12686.

Abstract

It sometimes happens that hair will grow well after a free-flap transfer. But this is a report of an experience of excessive hair growth after reconstruction of a middle pharyngeal defect, using a free, vascularized, radial, forearm flap. This is a relatively rare occurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Forearm
  • Hair / growth & development*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Surgical Flaps*