Abstract
The deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) adipocutaneous flap is a versatile flap that has been most popularly used in breast reconstruction. However, it has been applied to many other anatomic areas and circumstances that require free-tissue transfer. We present a case report of the use of the DIEP flap for the reconstruction of severe craniomaxillofacial deformity complicated by indolent infection in a gentleman with infected hardware andmethylmethacrylate overlay used in previous repair of traumatic injuries suffered from amotor vehicle collision. The reconstruction was done in a staged, two-step fashion that allowed for adequate infection eradication and treatment using a bilateral, bipedicled DIEP flap for tissue coverage and intravenous antibiotics before the delayed insertion of a polyetheretherketone cranioplasty for reconstruction of the cranial defect.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 313-317 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 25 2014 |
Keywords
- Cranioplasty
- DIEP flap
- Methyl methacrylate
- PEEK
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oral Surgery
- Otorhinolaryngology