RECONSTRUCTION OF FULL-THICKNESS CHEEK DEFECTS USING PLATYSMA MYOCUTANEOUS FLAPS

Authors
OZGEN K BERBEROGLU U ALTINOK M OZDEMIR E CELEN O
Citation
K. Ozgen et al., RECONSTRUCTION OF FULL-THICKNESS CHEEK DEFECTS USING PLATYSMA MYOCUTANEOUS FLAPS, European journal of plastic surgery, 16(4-5), 1993, pp. 208-211
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
European journal of plastic surgery → ACNP
ISSN journal
0930343X
Volume
16
Issue
4-5
Year of publication
1993
Pages
208 - 211
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-343X(1993)16:4-5<208:ROFCDU>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Myocutaneous flaps play an important role in reconstruction of full-th ickness defects of the head and neck area. In this study, a different application of the platysma myocutaneous flap for the reconstruction o f full-thickness cheek defects is presented. The technique described h as provided an acceptable cosmetic and functional result. It was used in four patients operated on under local anesthesia. Reconstruction of full-thickness cheek defects is easily achieved, especially for palli ation in poor risk patients.