[Reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects using free anterolateral thigh flaps in patients with malignant tumors]. 2011

Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China. geofffly2005@yahoo.com.cn

OBJECTIVE To explore the value of free anterolateral thigh flaps in the reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects following radical resection of malignant tumors. METHODS Seventy-six cases of oral and maxillofacial malignant tumor from December 2007 to June 2009, including 32 tongue carcinomas, 16 buccal carcinomas, 10 carcinomas of floor of mouth, 9 gingival carcinomas, 8 oropharyngeal carcinomas and 1 skin carcinoma, underwent radical resection. Free anterolateral thigh flaps were used to reconstruct the defects. The postoperative effect and flap success rate were evaluated. RESULTS Among 76 cases, 74 flaps survived completely with satisfied configuration, only 2 flaps had complete necrosis. The survival rate was 97.3%. No complications were observed in the donor site. CONCLUSIONS The free anterolateral thigh flap is an ideal choice for reconstruction of oral and maxillofacial defects, as it has many advantages such as reliable blood supply, large size available, and little donor site morbidity.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D013524 Surgical Flaps Tongues of skin and subcutaneous tissue, sometimes including muscle, cut away from the underlying parts but often still attached at one end. They retain their own microvasculature which is also transferred to the new site. They are often used in plastic surgery for filling a defect in a neighboring region. Island Flap,Island Flaps,Flap, Surgical,Flaps, Surgical,Pedicled Flap,Surgical Flap,Flap, Island,Flap, Pedicled,Flaps, Island,Flaps, Pedicled,Pedicled Flaps
D013848 Thigh The superior part of the lower extremity between the HIP and the KNEE. Thighs
D014062 Tongue Neoplasms Tumors or cancer of the TONGUE. Cancer of Tongue,Tongue Cancer,Cancer of the Tongue,Neoplasms, Tongue,Cancer, Tongue,Cancers, Tongue,Neoplasm, Tongue,Tongue Cancers,Tongue Neoplasm
D058752 Free Tissue Flaps A mass of tissue that has been cut away from its surrounding areas to be used in TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION. Free Flaps,Free Tissue Transfer Flaps,Microsurgical Free Flaps,Flap, Free,Flap, Free Tissue,Flap, Microsurgical Free,Flaps, Free,Flaps, Free Tissue,Flaps, Microsurgical Free,Free Flap,Free Flap, Microsurgical,Free Flaps, Microsurgical,Free Tissue Flap,Microsurgical Free Flap,Tissue Flap, Free,Tissue Flaps, Free
D019651 Plastic Surgery Procedures Procedures used to reconstruct, restore, or improve defective, damaged, or missing structures. Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgical Procedures,Cosmetic Surgical Procedures,Esthetic Reconstructive Surgical Procedures,Esthetic Surgical Procedures,Plastic Surgical Procedures,Reconstructive Surgical Procedures,Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Cosmetic,Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgery,Procedure, Reconstructive Surgical,Procedures, Reconstructive Surgical,Reconstructive Surgical Procedure,Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, Esthetic,Surgical Procedure, Reconstructive,Surgical Procedures, Reconstructive,Cosmetic Reconstructive Surgeries,Cosmetic Surgical Procedure,Esthetic Surgical Procedure,Plastic Surgery Procedure,Plastic Surgical Procedure,Procedure, Cosmetic Surgical,Procedure, Esthetic Surgical,Procedure, Plastic Surgery,Procedure, Plastic Surgical,Procedures, Cosmetic Surgical,Procedures, Esthetic Surgical,Procedures, Plastic Surgery,Procedures, Plastic Surgical,Reconstructive Surgeries, Cosmetic,Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetic,Surgeries, Cosmetic Reconstructive,Surgery Procedure, Plastic,Surgery Procedures, Plastic,Surgery, Cosmetic Reconstructive,Surgical Procedure, Cosmetic,Surgical Procedure, Esthetic,Surgical Procedure, Plastic,Surgical Procedures, Cosmetic,Surgical Procedures, Esthetic,Surgical Procedures, Plastic

Related Publications

Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
December 2014, Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
January 2011, B-ENT,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
March 2015, Zhonghua kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Zhonghua kouqiang yixue zazhi = Chinese journal of stomatology,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
January 2021, The Journal of craniofacial surgery,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
November 2011, The Journal of craniofacial surgery,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
January 2007, Plastic and reconstructive surgery,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
March 2015, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
September 1993, Plastic and reconstructive surgery,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
October 2017, Annals of plastic surgery,
Feng Guo, and An-jie Min, and Can-hua Jiang, and Xin-chun Jian, and Xin-qun Chen, and Tong Su, and Zhan-gui Tang
May 2013, Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons,
Copied contents to your clipboard!