title: Use of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for closure of an orocutaneous fistula of the cheek.
abstract: The latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap can be used successfully for external cover in the cheek region when the nature of the defect precludes the use of other local or regional flaps. It is exceedingly useful when a large amount of well-vascularized tissue is needed. The flap is extremely reliable and versatile as a one-stage reconstruction. Its major drawbacks are its bulkiness and the necessity to reposition the patient intraoperatively.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Posnick
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: McCraw
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Magee
mesh_terms: D001415:Back; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014067:Tonsillar Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy