Progress in application of propeller flap in reconstruction of soft tissue defect of oral and maxillofacial-head and neck

VernacularTitle:螺旋桨皮瓣在口腔颌面-头颈部软组织缺损修复重建中的应用进展
Author: Shizheng ZHOU ¹ ; Jun WANG ; Haixiao ZOU
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1. 南昌大学第二附属医院口腔科，南昌　330000
Keywords: Propeller flap; Oral maxillofacial-head and neck; soft tissue defect; Microsurgical technique
From: Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2023;46(2):230-235
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Oral and maxillofacial-head and neck soft tissue defects affect the appearance of patients, as well as pronunciation, swallowing and other functions. Introduction of the propeller flap in 1991 has improved reconstruction procedures for oral and maxillofacial-head and neck soft tissue defects. A propeller flap has several advantages over traditional local flaps. It improves mobility, colour and texture matching for maxillofacial defect, surgical procedure, and individual satisfaction. Therefore, it can be used as a complement to the traditional flap by providing surgeons with more options. This paper reviews the classification, surgical procedures, and recent clinical applicatiosn and indications of the propeller flap.