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Use of Mitek suture anchors in head and neck reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 1997 May;38(5):449-54

Date

05/01/1997

Pubmed ID

9160125

DOI

10.1097/00000637-199705000-00003

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-0030965957 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   31 Citations

Abstract

Attachment of soft tissue to bone is a common problem encountered in head and neck reconstruction. Soft-tissue attachment is encountered in the formation of slings to recreate oral competence. We report the use of the Mitek suture anchor in 7 head and neck reconstruction patients (5 underwent an attachment of a tensor fascia lata sling for oral competence and 2 underwent an attachment of a gracilis musculocutaneous free flap to recreate facial symmetry). Use of the Mitek anchor facilitates soft-tissue-to-bone attachment. Minimal dissection is required and secure bony fixation is obtained.

Author List

Dzwierzynski WW, Sanger JR, Larson DL

Authors

William W. Dzwierzynski MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin
James R. Sanger MD Professor in the Plastic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Aged
Facial Injuries
Facial Paralysis
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neck Injuries
Soft Tissue Injuries
Surgery, Plastic
Sutures
Wounds, Gunshot