[Correction of cervical contractures after burns with pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps].
In selected cases of cervical retractions after burns, the authors show that pedicled latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps may be of great help if properly performed. The main advantages of this method are its simplicity and the lack of need for a postoperative cervical splint.
Pittet
B
B
Division de chirurgie plastique et reconstructive, département de chirurgie, hôpital cantonal universitaire de Genève, 24, rue Micheli-du-Crest, 1211 Genève 14, Suisse. brigitte.pittet.cuenod@hcuge.ch
Cheretakis
A
A
Montandon
D
D
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001415:Back; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome