A 65-year-old man undergoes surgery for management of a subtotal massive squamous cell carcinoma of the posterior larynx. History includes chemoradiation and subsequent bilateral selective neck dissections for persistent disease 9 months ago. An anterolateral thigh free flap is chosen for reconstruction, but the operative notes state that both external carotid systems were sacrificed. Which of the following recipient vessels is most appropriate in this patient?
A) Facial
B) Internal mammary
C) Occipital
D) Subclavian
E) Transverse cervical
