The folded trapezius flap for through-and-through cheek defects. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1987 Jul;97(1):24-7
Date
07/01/1987Pubmed ID
3112682DOI
10.1177/019459988709700105Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0023240824 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
A through-and-through defect of the cheek is a reconstructive challenge--functionally, technically, and cosmetically. The goal of reconstruction is to reliably and expediently bridge a poorly vascularized gap with healthy tissue. Since 1979, five patients have undergone folded trapezius flap reconstruction of the cheek. Despite a history of radiation in four of the five, all flaps have healed and complications have been minimal. The key to success seems to be careful attention to the venous drainage. This technique provides a one-stage reconstruction of a difficult surgical defect.
Author List
Guillamondegui OM, Campbell BHAuthor
Bruce H. Campbell MD Emeritus Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdultAged
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
Cheek
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Mouth Neoplasms
Surgery, Plastic
Surgical Flaps
Suture Techniques