TY - JOUR
T1 - Lower Trapezius Myocutaneous Island Flap
AU - Cummings, Charles W.
AU - Eisele, David W.
AU - Coltrera, Marc D.
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PY - 1989/10
Y1 - 1989/10
N2 - • Resurfacing of the floor of the mouth and buccal region of the oral cavity and the tonsillar region of the oropharynx may be accomplished with many variations of regional and distant vascularized flaps. Our experiences in the use of 14 lower trapezius myocutaneous island flaps are described with respect to the unique application and suitability of this flap to resurface defects in these areas, as well as the contraindications, both relative and absolute, to the use of this particular method of resurfacing. In addition, the intraoperative technique and attendant problems, as well as postoperative complications, are presented. The overall advantages and disadvantages of this flap as compared with the more traditional pectoralis myocutaneous flap are outlined. It is our belief that because of the distinct qualities of this flap, including extended scope and flap thinness, this method of reconstruction merits consideration in the preoperative planning process. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1989;115:1181-1185).
AB - • Resurfacing of the floor of the mouth and buccal region of the oral cavity and the tonsillar region of the oropharynx may be accomplished with many variations of regional and distant vascularized flaps. Our experiences in the use of 14 lower trapezius myocutaneous island flaps are described with respect to the unique application and suitability of this flap to resurface defects in these areas, as well as the contraindications, both relative and absolute, to the use of this particular method of resurfacing. In addition, the intraoperative technique and attendant problems, as well as postoperative complications, are presented. The overall advantages and disadvantages of this flap as compared with the more traditional pectoralis myocutaneous flap are outlined. It is our belief that because of the distinct qualities of this flap, including extended scope and flap thinness, this method of reconstruction merits consideration in the preoperative planning process. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1989;115:1181-1185).
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U2 - 10.1001/archotol.1989.01860340035012
DO - 10.1001/archotol.1989.01860340035012
M3 - Article
C2 - 2789771
AN - SCOPUS:0024443441
VL - 115
SP - 1181
EP - 1185
JO - Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
JF - Archives of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery
SN - 0886-4470
IS - 10
ER -