Rectus abdominis myocutaneous free-flap reconstruction following a cranio-orbital-maxillary resection for neurofibrosarcoma.
An unusual case of neurofibrosarcoma of the cranio-orbital-maxillary region was resected by a combined neurosurgical and plastic surgical team. The resulting defect was reconstructed in one stage with a free rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap, obviating the need for subsequent prosthetic obturation of the maxillary defect. This reconstructive technique expedited the patient's convalescent period, allowing him to return to work 3 weeks following surgery. Wound healing was uneventful, and the cosmetic result was acceptable to the patient.
D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D000328:Adult; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000601:surgery*; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps