title: The buccinator myomucosal island pedicle flap: anatomic study and case report.
abstract: The buccinator myomucosal island pedicle flap is a useful means of introducing relatively large amounts of vascularized mucosa into the oral cavity. Using cadaver dissections and clinical cases, the anatomy and clinical relevance of this tissue are defined. Emphasis is placed on the technical caveats and pitfalls of the procedure.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Carstens
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Stofman
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Hurwitz
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Futrell
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Patterson
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Sotereanos
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001284:Atrophy / Q000601:surgery; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology