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ReviewJournal of medical case reports2023

"Y" anastomosis, a solution in doubtful venous anastomosis: a case report and review of the literature.

Soha Mohammadi, Nima Taghizadeh Mortezaei, Arash Abdollahi, Shabahang Mohammadi

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Review in Journal of medical case reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Soha MohammadiENT and Head & Neck Research Center, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6563-1530
Nima Taghizadeh MortezaeiENT and Head & Neck Research Center, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-1459-8823
Arash AbdollahiStudent Research Committee, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9705-0332
Shabahang MohammadiENT and Head & Neck Research Center, The Five Senses Health Institute, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Mohshab6@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4253-8787
Iran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLower lip squamous cell carcinoma is a significant subtype of head and neck cancer, constituting about 25-30% of cases. Traditional surgical methods, like primary closure, have limitations in managing large resections of lip tumors. Recent advancements in surgical techniques, particularly free flaps, have shown promising results in addressing these challenges. The Y-shaped anastomosis is an innovative approach aimed at enhancing the efficiency of microvascular free flap surgeries for improved lip cancer reconstruction outcomes. CASE PRESENTATION: A 77-year-old Persian male with lower lip squamous cell carcinoma underwent tumor resection with a 2 cm safety margin, bilateral neck dissection, and lip reconstruction using the right radial forearm free flap. The surgery incorporated a Y-shaped anastomosis to improve venous pedicle outcomes.

conclusionIn this case, it was decided not to open the first anastomosis but to add the second end to the side one to provide two vascular supports for the venous anastomosis. Y anastomosis makes the surgery easier and decreases complications resulting from vascular size mismatch.

Indexed as

Carcinoma, Squamous CellFree Tissue FlapsHead and Neck NeoplasmsPlastic Surgery ProceduresAgedAnastomosis, SurgicalHumansMaleMicrosurgeryRetrospective StudiesEnd-to-end anastomosisFree tissue flapsMicrosurgerySquamous cell carcinoma of head and neckY anastomosis

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PMID38041206
PMCPMC10693078
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