Debulking of free myocutaneous flaps for head and neck reconstruction using an arthroscopic shaver.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2007 Vol.36(5) p. 450-2

Tan NC, Cigna E, Varkey P, Liu YT

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Abstract

Most reconstructive surgeons prefer a myocutaneous free flap for head and neck reconstruction due to its bulk and superiority in bacterial suppression. To obtain proper symmetry and contouring in the head and neck region, ancillary procedures usually have to be performed. Eleven head and neck cancer patients underwent resection and reconstruction with myocutaneous flaps that resulted in unacceptable facial contouring. Delayed flap debulking with an arthroscopic shaver was performed. All 11 patients were satisfied with their facial contouring and symmetry after one session of debulking. There were no complications such as flap necrosis, seroma or haematoma. This novel technique done under local anaesthesia is effective for debulking myocutaneous free flaps and removing fibrotic tissues. It is simple, safe and produces a reliable and satisfactory outcome.

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유형영어 표현한국어 / 풀이UMLS CUI출처등장
시술 flap 피판재건술 dict 2
시술 facial contouring 안면윤곽술 dict 2
시술 free flap 피판재건술 dict 1
합병증 haematoma 혈종 dict 1
합병증 seroma 장액종 dict 1
합병증 flap necrosis 괴사 dict 1

MeSH Terms

Adult; Aged; Arthroscopes; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Equipment Design; Facial Asymmetry; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Mouth Neoplasms; Muscle, Skeletal; Patient Satisfaction; Plastic Surgery Procedures; Skin Transplantation; Subcutaneous Tissue; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome

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