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After your iliac crest free flap: Self-care at home - 10/2011

After your iliac crest free flap: Self-care at home
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Abstract

This handout gives self-care instructions to follow at home after iliac crest free flap surgery. This surgery is done to fill a hole in either the upper or lower jaw. It is often done to replace bone that has been removed for cancer treatment.

Author
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2011
Revision Date
10/2011
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Surgery
Specific Subject/Keyword
Self-care
Physical Therapy
Jaw Diseases
Medicine Information
Languages
English
Record ID
3915