[Application of fasciocutaneous flap in repairing III degree burn wound in facio-cervical region].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of fasciocutaneous flap in the repair of the III degree burn wound in the facio-cervical region.


METHODS
From January 1997 to October 2001, 11 cases of III degree burn wounds in the facio-cervical region were repaired with the cervical-thoracic fasciocutaneous flap ranging from 18 cm x 8 cm to 13 cm x 5 cm. Donor sites were covered with "Z" plasty or skin grafting.


RESULTS
Except for partial necrosis of distal end of the flap in 1 case, the flaps in the other 10 cases all survived and presented satisfactory appearance and function during the following up.


CONCLUSIONS
The fasciocutaneous flap in the cervical-thoracic region may provide a large area of flap, and can be easily transferred. It's an ideal flap for the repair of skin defect in the facio-cervical region, especially for the repair of the wounds with infection or exposure of vessel, nerve and tendon.
Liu
Hong-qi
HQ
Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital, Chinese People Armed Police Forces Medical College, Tianjin, 300162, P. R. China.
Xing
Tong-yi
TY
Li
De-shui
DS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques