Year: 1980
Type: article
Abstract: A method of reconstruction for lingual carcinoma after 1/2 or 2/3 resection of the tongue was described on 10 cases. Myocutaneous flap of M. pectoralis major or M. sternocleidomastoideus was used for this study.As compared with the D-P flap which was used as the ordinal surgical operation, the method of myocutaneous flap was discussed on operative procedures, complications and post-operative functions. It was found that the method of myocutaneous flap was of great advantage to the follows;1) Defective portions in the oral cavity and or opharynx was constructed primarily.2) Transplantation of delay or free graft was not necessary.3) It was a good method to prevent of post-operative salivary fistula or to hasten its natural closing.4) As the floor of the oral cavity was kept in higher level, that disorders of speech or eating were reduced.
Source: Nippon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2322969759