A reappraisal of the platysma myocutaneous island flap. A follow-up study of the functional outcome after reconstruction of the floor of the mouth.
The functional results of primary reconstruction of the floor of the mouth after ablative surgery for oral cancer using a platysma myocutaneous island flap are reviewed. Seventeen patients who had simultaneous neck dissection, tumor resection, and reconstruction were evaluated. It appears from this study that primary reconstruction of the floor of the mouth with a platysma flap is not ideal. This is believed to be due partly to the high occurrence of direct, postoperative complications.
Vriens
J P
JP
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009060:Mouth Floor / Q000601:surgery*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles; D009336:Necrosis; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D016896:Treatment Outcome