| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6054364 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Early results using the papillon ALT flap suggest that this technique is a viable alternative to the standard tubed ALT flap design. The advantages of this design include the following: 1) it offers simultaneous vascularized skin to resurface anterior neck skin deficiency without resorting to additional tissue elsewhere; 2) direct monitoring of the ALT flap is possible; and 3) any pharyngocutaneous fistula is exteriorized to the surface without compromising the internal neck structures and can be easily identified and repaired directly in the office.
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Authors
Naseem BDS, MBBS, MSc, DOHNS, Todd C. DDS, MD, Donita DDS, MD, Joshua E. DDS, MD,