The rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite flap for tongue reconstruction following extensive resection of cancer: a report of 2 cases.
- Author:
Jin-Ming ZHANG
1
;
Gui-Qing LIAO
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH: Abdomen; surgery; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps; Tongue; surgery; Tongue Neoplasms; surgery
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(4):285-287
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the possibility of tongue reconstruction following cancer resection by a rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite flap.
METHODSHalf tongue defect was reconstructed using the rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite free flap in 2 patients.
RESULTSThe postoperative period was uneventful and complete survival of the flap was occurred in the 2 cases. The reconstructed tongue showed excellent color match and natural shape.
CONCLUSIONSThe rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite flap can be used for tongue defect reconstruction, especially when the defect was not more than half of the tongue.
