Developments in reconstruction of severe face and neck disfigurement
10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2017.09.020
- VernacularTitle:头面部严重毁损的治疗进展
- Author:
Xin HUANG
1
;
Tao ZAN
Author Information
1. 上海交通大学 医学院附属第九人民医院整复外科
- Keywords:
face reconstruction;
soft tissue expansion;
pre-fabricated flap;
pre-laminated flap;
face allotransplantation
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2017;37(9):1303-1307
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Severe defects and deformities of face and neck normally arise from burns, tumor extirpation and trauma. They had long been a major therapeutic challenge in the realm of plastic and reconstructive surgery on account of massive involvement of skin and soft tissues, combined composite tissue injuries, high demands on aesthetic and functional outcomes, and scarce suitable reconstructive materials. After an extensive review of literature published recently, this article delineated up-to-date developments in autologous reconstruction and face allotransplantation, especially their indications and limitations in treating these patients. Meanwhile, an outlook on opportunities and challenges of these two treatment modalities was given.
