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Reconstruction of the anterior oral cavity using the platysma myocutaneous island flap
Author(s) -
Manni Johannes J.,
Bruaset Ingolv
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198605000-00017
Subject(s) - oral cavity , medicine , surgery , stage (stratigraphy) , dentistry , geology , paleontology
The platysma myocutaneous island flap has demonstrated high versatility and reliability when used to close defects in the oral cavity in a series of ten patients. The surgical technique for this one‐stage reconstructive procedure is described. The advantages and disadvantages of this flap, the results, and complications are discussed.