Facial reconstruction with combined facial, neck and occipital skin flap transplantation.
- Author:
Xuejin TAO
1
;
Sanlan GUO
;
Weimin CHEN
;
Jingzhi MA
Author Information
1. Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Center of Stomatological Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Carcinoma, Basal Cell;
surgery;
Cicatrix;
surgery;
Face;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Neck;
Orbital Neoplasms;
surgery;
Parotid Neoplasms;
surgery;
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures;
methods;
Scalp;
Surgical Flaps
- From:
Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (Medical Sciences)
2002;22(1):80-86
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
To treat large facial defect (more than 6 cm x 4 cm in diameter) or a wound with bone exposure to atmosphere by less-traumatic, easier-healing reconstruction method, a pedicle flap including facial, neck, posterior auricle and occipital skin flap was designed and transferred, one by one, to repair facial defect as well as other flap donor sites, but occipital skin flap was only used to cover posterior auricle area. After 2-3 years follow-up, well-healed skin flaps with good color, elasticity and sensation were observed in all 16 patients. It is concluded that this method is effective and practical.
