Application of the expanded distant skin flaps for the facial and cervical deformities / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the application of expanded distant skin flaps for the facial and cervical deformities.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>96 patients with facial and cervical deformities who underwent reconstructive surgery with expanded distant skin flaps were retrospectively reviewed and followed up.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Good results were achieved in 95 cases. Necrosis happened in the distal end of one flap. The patients were followed up for 1-8 years with good cosmetic results, such as well-matched flap texture and color.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The expanded distant skin flap is suitable and reliable for facial and cervical deformities.</p>