The rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite flap for tongue reconstruction following extensive resection of cancer: a report of 2 cases / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 285-287, 2004.
Article
in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-327252
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore the possibility of tongue reconstruction following cancer resection by a rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite flap.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Half tongue defect was reconstructed using the rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite free flap in 2 patients.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The postoperative period was uneventful and complete survival of the flap was occurred in the 2 cases. The reconstructed tongue showed excellent color match and natural shape.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The rectus abdominis musculoperitoneal composite flap can be used for tongue defect reconstruction, especially when the defect was not more than half of the tongue.</p>
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Main subject:
General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Tongue
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Tongue Neoplasms
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Abdomen
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Methods
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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