Reconstruction for Musculocutaneous Defects in Masseteric Region Following Firearm Wound
- VernacularTitle:火器伤嚼肌区皮肌缺损修复的研究
- Author:
Xunyin ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
firearm wound masseteric region defect functional reconstruction
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
1991;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
This study is based on anatomical observation and measurement of sternocleidomastoid muscle and masseterie region on 50 cadavers (totally 100 sides). It provides reliable data for clinical design and empoyment of the sternal end of the sternocleidomastoid muscle for the myocutaneous flap repair of musculoeutaneous defects in the masseterie region following firearm wounds. There has been no flap failure except minimal donor site complications in 6 patients undergoing these reconstructions. Advantages of the use of myoeutaneous flap over prevoius reconstructive methods are the availablity of dual blood supples and preservation of both motor and sensory nerve innervatoins. The successful results following these reconstructive operations showed much better restoration of mastieatory function and far earlier recovery of skin sensation.
