Bipaddle pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in reconstructing full thickness defects of cheek: a review of 47 cases

Ahmad, Quazi G.; Navadgi, Suresh; Agarwal, Ritu; Kanhere, Harsh; Shetty, Kanti P.; Prasad, Rajendra

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2005.07.008

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“…10 Furthermore, in view of the long operative time, the need for expertise and infrastructure, and the large work volume in developing countries, microsurgical reconstruction cannot be offered to all patients with such defects. 18 The basics of the platysma myocutaneous flap, which was first used for the reconstruction of intraoral defects nearly 30 years ago, have been used for various head and neck defects. 19 The platysma myocutaneous flap was first introduced by Futrell et al in 1978 20 and Coleman et al in 1983 21 for the reconstruction of a variety of head, face and oral defects.…”

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The faciocervicopectoral flap for non-oncological cases of cheek reconstruction

Makkar

2013

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INTRODUCTION Major facial defect has been a challenging case for plastic surgeons in terms of wound healing and covering technique for a long time. METHODS Eight faciocervicopectoral (FCP) flaps were performed for reconstruction of major cheek defects due to handmade explosive and gun injuries. They were evaluated perioperatively and postoperatively with regard to operative time and operative blood loss as well as the function and cosmetic appearance. RESULTS The technique showed marvellous cosmetic results but encountered minor postoperative flap complications. CONCLUSIONS The FCP flap is one of the best solutions for coverage of a simple or complex cheek defect. Application of the FCP flap is easy and rapid.

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The faciocervicopectoral flap for non-oncological cases of cheek reconstruction

Makkar

2013

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“…Although medially based deltopectoral flap, trapezius, pectoralis major, and latissimus dorsi flaps are mentioned for cheek reconstruction, microvascular transfer frequently provides a better result for large defects than those pedicled regional alternatives. [9][10][11][12] Microvascular free flaps have several advantages: well vascularized tissue distant from an irradiated field, contourability, large volume, and more accurate replacement of specific tissues. Among free flaps, radial forearm free flap with or without palmaris longus suspension, tensor fascia lata free flap, and parascapular free flap are the most widely utilized.…”

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The free deltoid flap: Clinical applications to upper extremity, lower extremity, and maxillary defects

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The deltoid free flap is a thin, reliable flap that is easily dissected from the posterolateral arm. It has large-caliber vessels and is capable of sensory reinnervation to portions of the flap above the deltoid/triceps groove through the lateral brachial cutaneous nerve. There is little sensory return to the large vascular territory, which can be extended inferiorly below the deltoid triceps groove. The donor site can be closed primarily or skin grafted and when large may be objectionable to some patients. The flap is an excellent choice for extremity soft-tissue reconstruction on the plantar or palmar surfaces. Because of its excellent color-matching and texture-matching characteristics, it has recently been widely used for the reconstruction of soft-tissue defects during oral and maxillofacial surgery.

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“…Owing to the relative ease of its harvesting, sturdy nature, reliable vascularity and ability to provide bulk, various modifications of this flap have been advocated over time to adapt to the various intricacies of the recipient site such as an osteomyocutaneous variety, 4 innervated flap, 5 bipaddle flap 1 to name a few.…”

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Partial Bipaddling of PMMC Flap in Full Thickness Cheek Defects involving Lip Commissure: A Novel Technique

Chaturvedi¹,

Joshi²

2013

International Journal of Head and Neck Surgery

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The reconstruction of cheek along with large lip commissural defect after excision of primary tumor is still a challenge. Though primary reconstruction with microsurgical technique is the preferred method, due to infrastructural constraints in developing countries it cannot be offered to all the patients. A number of other techniques have been described earlier, but some of them lead to microstomia, whereas other leads to oral incompetence or poor esthetic outcomes. We are proposing a novel technique of partial bipaddling of pectoralis major myocutaneous (PMMC) flap for reconstruction of such defect. This reconstruction procedure is technically less demanding with an acceptable cosmetic and functional outcome.

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Bipaddle pectoralis major myocutaneous flap in reconstructing full thickness defects of cheek: a review of 47 cases

Cited by 47 publications

References 8 publications

The faciocervicopectoral flap for non-oncological cases of cheek reconstruction

The faciocervicopectoral flap for non-oncological cases of cheek reconstruction

The free deltoid flap: Clinical applications to upper extremity, lower extremity, and maxillary defects

Partial Bipaddling of PMMC Flap in Full Thickness Cheek Defects involving Lip Commissure: A Novel Technique

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