医学
甲状腺上动脉
外科
口腔颌面外科
胸锁乳突肌
头颈部
甲状腺
内科学
作者
Wei Dong,Jianhua Liu,Wenquan Zhao,Huiyong Zhu,Zhiyong Li,Huiming Wang
标识
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2013.02.015
摘要
Our aim was to evaluate the reliability of sternocleidomastoid (SCM) flaps in the reconstruction of defects after oral and maxillofacial resections, and summarise the ways in which morbidity can be reduced. We retrospectively enrolled 65 patients who had malignant tumours resected, and assessed the postoperative viability of the SCM flap. All complications were recorded during a follow up period of 1–64 months. We also investigated the relation between recurrence in regional lymph nodes and their preoperative histological state. The conventional SCM flap, the split SCM flap with only the sternal head, and the SCM flap with a half-thickness clavicular graft, were used to repair different defects. No flaps necrosed completely, and in only 5 cases was there partial loss of the skin paddle. The skin paddle avulsed in 2 cases 2 patients developed wound infections. Only 9 patients developed complications (14%, 9/65). Use of the split SCM flap overcomes the problem of bulk. The combination of the SCM flap and clavicular bone enables early dental implantation. The SCM flap is convenient, reliable, and technically easy for the reconstruction of intraoral or mandibular tissue loss. Preservation of the branch of the superior thyroid artery and precise surgical technique contribute to a higher success rate.
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