Extended lower trapezius myocutaneous flap for repair of defects after resection of recurrent oral carcinoma.
- Author:
Wei-liang CHEN
1
;
Guo-guang PENG
;
Zhao-hui YANG
;
Zhi-quan HUANG
;
Jin-song LI
;
Bin ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Aged; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; pathology; surgery; Humans; Middle Aged; Mouth Neoplasms; pathology; surgery; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; surgery; Pectoralis Muscles; surgery; Postoperative Period; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Surgical Flaps
- From:Chinese Journal of Stomatology 2006;41(5):295-296
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore an effective repairing method for oral and maxillofacial soft-tissue defects after resection of recurrent oral carcinoma.
METHODSSix patients with recurrent oral squamous cell carcinoma (R-OSCC) of tongue (n = 2), oral cavity floor (n = 2) and buccal (n = 2) were treated with salvage surgery and the oral and maxillofacial soft-tissue defects were repaired primarily by extended lower trapezius island myocutaneous flap (TIMF).
RESULTSNo flap failure occurred. The donor sites were primarily closed. There were no disabilities with regard to shoulder motion. The life period of the patients was 13 to 30 months and the average life period was 22.6 months after the operation.
CONCLUSIONSThe TIMF, which is a simple, reliable and large flap can be preferred as a salvage procedure for oral and maxillofacial soft-tissue defects after treatment of R-OSCC.
