کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3988546 1601490 2006 5 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
The free vastus lateralis flap for reconstruction in ablative oncologic head and neck surgery
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی تومور شناسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
The free vastus lateralis flap for reconstruction in ablative oncologic head and neck surgery
چکیده انگلیسی

AimsThe vastus lateralis muscle is an accessory extensor for the knee suitable as a free myocutaneous flap in reconstructive head and neck surgery. We report the use of this muscle as a flap.MethodsWe have used the free myocutaneous vastus lateralis flap for reconstruction following ablative head and neck tumour surgery in six patients. The clinical outcome, time of surgery for flap preparation and anatomosis, follow-up and functional outcome were analysed.ResultsFive of our patients showed a very satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcome. Post-operatively, there was no prolonged immobilisation and no limitation of movement to the hip and knee. No unfavourable side-effects at the donor side were noted.ConclusionsWe find this flap a very useful addition to our free myocutaneous flap armamentarium. It has a specific suitability for replacing large defects.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) - Volume 32, Issue 1, February 2006, Pages 103–107
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