DEEP-PLANE CERVICOFACIAL FLAP FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF LARGE CHEEK DEFECTS

Authors
BECKER FF LANGFORD FPJ
Citation
Ff. Becker et Fpj. Langford, DEEP-PLANE CERVICOFACIAL FLAP FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF LARGE CHEEK DEFECTS, Archives of otolaryngology, head & neck surgery, 122(9), 1996, pp. 997-999
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Otorhinolaryngology,Surgery
Journal title
Archives of otolaryngology, head & neck surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
08864470
Volume
122
Issue
9
Year of publication
1996
Pages
997 - 999
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-4470(1996)122:9<997:DCFFRO>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
We describe our experience using a deep-plane technique to create an i nferiorly based musculocutaneous flap to decrease distal flap necrosis in reconstruction of large anterior cheek and lower eyelid defects. O ur early experience with the use of the deep-plane cervicofacial flap has been encouraging. We believe that it deserves more study for use i n the population at risk for flap necrosis.