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Masseter Flap for Reconstruction of Defects After Excision of Buccal Mucosa Cancers with Intact Mandible

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Among the reconstructive options available for buccal mucosa defects with an intact mandible, free flap with microvascular anastomosis is the best option. However, in the developing world, with poor resources, limited infrastructure, and high patient load, this cannot be offered to all patients. We report on the success of the masseter flap for reconstruction of such defects in carefully selected patients. Despite some known limitations, this flap is easy to learn and carries acceptable complications. The results of this flap may not be comparable to those of microvascular reconstructions, but they are better than those from other options such as skin graft, nasolabial flap, submental flap, etc., in terms of surgical time required, no donor site morbidity, and minimal aesthetic deformity.

Source: Ear Nose & Throat Journal

DOI: 10.1177/0145561320963442

Authors: Pankaj Chaturvedi, Sandeep Lerra, Farheen Ustad, Prathamesh S. Pai, Devendra A. Chaukar, Anil K. D’Cruz

Institution: Tata Memorial Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,000