Use of lower trapezius musculocutaneous pedicle flap in repairing of maxillofacial region penetrating defect.
- Author:
Yong-jun DU
1
;
Ju-feng CHEN
;
Qing-sheng LI
;
Zhong-nan ZUO
;
Xiang-sheng FENG
;
Rui SHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Female; Humans; Male; Mouth Neoplasms; surgery; Muscle, Skeletal; transplantation; Oral Surgical Procedures; methods; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2005;21(6):423-425
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate an safe and effective new technology (treatment) to repair maxillofacial region penetrating defect.
METHODSThe lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap is parallel just like as two leaves which is connected to each other, and was folded to provide the liner of oral cavity and external cover.
RESULTSTotally twelve folding lower trapezius musculocutaneous pedicle flap survived. Postoperative follow-up for 1 approximately 3 years, the patients restored the function as well as the shape of maxillofacial region.
CONCLUSIONSThe lower trapezius musculocutaneous pedicle flap is a suitable material for maxillofacial region reconstruction, further more, the successful rate is perfect.
