The rhombotrapezius myocutaneous flap: Surgical innovation for closure of wide and deep temporo-facial defects
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 39-43, 2005.
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in Tagalog
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To present two cases in which an improved rhombotrapezius flap design was utilized maximally to cover a wide and deep surgical defect after extirpation of a malignant tumor in the temporo-facial area.SETTING:
Tertiary Hospital. PATIENTS ANDMETHODOLOGY:
Two cases of malignancy involving the temporo-facial area of the head are presented. Surgical design for the reconstruction of this defect using rhombotrapezius flap is presented. RESULTS ANDDISCUSSION:
Large and deep temporo-facial defects are adequately closed by rhombotrapezius flap with adequate tissue coverage. Surgical design proved to be acceptable with good flap take and overall cosmetic result.CONCLUSION:
Rhombotrapezius flap can be used to cover a large deep defect and can provide more than adequate tissue coverage and bulk to any temporo-facial defects. (Author)
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Case Reports
Language:
Tagalog
Journal:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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