An island pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for the reconstruction of tongue and floor of mouth / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 112-114, 2005.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-255092
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate an island pectoralis major myocutaneous flap for immediate reconstruction of the total tongue body and the floor of the mouth after radical resection of bilateral tongue carcinoma involved.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Form October 2000 to December 2002, seven patients with bilateral tongue carcinoma were selected to treat with salvage surgery, and an island pectoralis major myocutaneous flap were applied for immediate reconstruction of total body of tongue and floor of mouth.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Six flaps survived well. Only one flap showed a partial necrosis, with no submandibular fistula, infection, and other complications. The reconstructed tongue and floor of mouth worked well. The speaking and swallowing functions were satisfactory after 2 approximately 16 months' follow-ups. Only one patient died of lung metastasis carcinoma in 9 months after the operation.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The island pectoralis major myocutaneous flap could be an ideal selection for the immediate reconstruction of the total tongue body and the floor of mouth.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pectoralis Muscles
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General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Tongue
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Transplantation
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Methods
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Mouth Floor
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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