Application of lateral arm flap in the repair of oral and maxillofacial defects
10.3969/j.issn.1001-3733.2014.05.016
- VernacularTitle:上臂外侧皮瓣在口腔颌面缺损修复中的应用
- Author:
Hao LI
;
Weiyin ZHENG
;
Shuyong YANG
;
Yan LI
;
Po WU
;
Lanyuan YAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lateral arm free flap(LAFF);
Oral and maxillofacial carcinoma;
Microsurgery;
Forearm flap;
Anterolateral thigh flap
- From:
Journal of Practical Stomatology
2014;(5):658-661
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the value of the lateral arm free flap (LAFF)in the repair of oral and maxillofacial defects af-ter resection of malignant tumor.Methods:22 cases received LAFF from January 2012 to December 2012 were studied.The flap size,preparation time,vessel diameter,anastomosis time,survival situation,success rate and postoperative results were observed. Results:The flap ranged from 14 cm ×8 cm to 6 cm ×4 cm.All flaps survived well without vascular crisis.Repair results were satis-factory.Conclusion:LAFF,with constant anatomy and simple preparation,can be applied in the repair of oral and maxillofacial de-fects after tumor resection.
