THE CERVICAL MUSCULAR FLAP IN RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ORAL AND CREVICAL DEFECTS
Abstract:
Patients with large oral and cervical defects after excision of malignant tumors will present
different degrees of functional and esthetic impairement. From the myriad of reconstructive options the
sternocleidomastoidian muscle flap becomes an accessible, easy to perform and predictable solution.
The major criteria of exclusion from the reconstructive plan are represented by the adherent cervical
adenopaties to the muscle. Being a versatile solution it can be used in composite defects utilizing skin,
fascia, muscle and even bone.
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