After your latissimus dorsi free flap: Self-care at home - 11/2011

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After your latissimus dorsi free flap: Self-care at home

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Abstract

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after having latissimus dorsi free flap surgery. This surgery is one way to fille a hole in either the upper or the lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed in cancer treatment.

Author

Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2011

Revision Date

11/2011

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General Subject

Surgery

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Medicine Information

Physical Therapy

Self-care

Orofacial Surgery

Languages

English

Record ID

3920