Application of hatchet flap for buccal tissue defect.
- Author:
Zhi-Guo WANG
1
;
Quan-Chen XU
;
Rui-Xia KUANG
;
Zhen-Yu CHEN
;
Lu CHEN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cheek; surgery; Face; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Skin Transplantation; Soft Tissue Injuries; surgery; Surgical Flaps; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(5):327-329
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the therapeutic effect of hatchet flap for buccal tissue defect.
METHODSThe hatchet flap was designed beside the tissue defect and advanced to cover the defect.
RESULTSSince 2006, 13 cases were treated with primary healing and no flap loss. The size of the flaps ranged from 1.8 cm x 2.0 cm to 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm. All the cases were followed up for 3 months to 1.5 years. The postoperative appearance was satisfactory with inconspicuous scar.
CONCLUSIONSHatchet flap is very suitable for the buccal tissue defect with satisfactory cosmetic result. The facial natural figure is protected very well.
