Microsurgical reconstruction of head and neck:

Reconstruction of extensive defects of face, oral cavity, tongue, oropharynx, upper and lower jaws need free tissue transfer. Free tissue transfer needs microsurgical intervention. Microvascular surgery refers to the surgical coaptation of small vessels usually less than 3mm in diameter. For example, using free fibula bone associated with muscles, skin and soft tissue for reconstruction of mandibular and oral cavity defects.