One-stage reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect by using forearm free flap.
- Author:
Yong-ning CHEN
1
;
Chi MAO
;
Qin-sheng LAI
;
Qian LI
;
Qing WU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Aged; Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mouth Neoplasms; surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps; Tongue Neoplasms; surgery
- From: Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae 2002;24(4):422-423
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study technique of one-stage reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect by using forearm free flap.
METHODSThe microsurgery procedure was used in the treatment of 4 oral cancer patients with oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect after surgery.
RESULTSThe forearm free flap was survived, for 4-18 months the oral function was well, and the appearance was satisfactory.
CONCLUSIONThis is a good approach to the reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial soft tissue defect by using forearm free flap technique.
