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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em Chinês
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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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Assunto principal:
Músculos Peitorais
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Cirurgia Geral
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Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Língua
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Transplante
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
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Métodos
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Soalho Bucal
Limite:
Adulto
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chinês
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2005
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