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Ligated internal jugular vein.
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F1
The tumor was large and the IJV was ligated at the base of neck (Fig. 1).
Harvesting of the anterolateral thigh flap.
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F2
A large 29 x 10 cm anterolateral flap was harvested (Fig 2).
Cephalic vein harvested.
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F3
For venous anastomosis, the cephalic vein was harvested and anastomosis done to the flap vein (Fig 3).
Postoperative day 4.
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F4
The patient did well postoperatively (Fig 4).
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Cephalic vein.
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F5
The cephalic vein was then harvested and end-to-end anastomosis was done between the cephalic vein and the second vein (Figs 5 and 6).
Cephalic vein rotated for anastomoses.
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F6
The cephalic vein was then harvested and end-to-end anastomosis was done between the cephalic vein and the second vein (Figs 5 and 6).