Application of island flap for repair of large scale defects on face

VernacularTitle:岛状皮瓣在面部较大面积皮肤软组织缺损修复中的应用
Author: Fei ZHU ; Jinglong NING ; Xiaojing LI ; Lin ZHANG ; Chaohua LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Face; Skin defect; Island flap
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(1):7-9
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore the effect of the island flap application on repairing large scale defects on the face.Methods Based on the defect size,shape and location,preauricula narrow stem side geny-neck flap,submental island flap,angular artery flap,eyelid musculus orbicularis flap and nasolabial groove island flap were used to repair the large scale defects of the face in a one-stage operation.Results All flaps survived well without any obvious complications.35 patients were followed up for 1 to 36 months.Repaired tissues were well matched with the surrounding tissue.Resulting facial contour and appearance were good,and cosmetic results overall were satisfactory.Conclusion The application of island flaps to repair the large scale defects on the face in a one-stage operation is a better method that can achieve good contour and satisfactory cosmetic results.