[Use of lower trapezius musculocutaneous pedicle flap in repairing of maxillofacial region penetrating defect].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate an safe and effective new technology (treatment) to repair maxillofacial region penetrating defect.


METHODS
The lower trapezius musculocutaneous flap is parallel just like as two leaves which is connected to each other, and was folded to provide the liner of oral cavity and external cover.


RESULTS
Totally twelve folding lower trapezius musculocutaneous pedicle flap survived. Postoperative follow-up for 1 approximately 3 years, the patients restored the function as well as the shape of maxillofacial region.


CONCLUSIONS
The lower trapezius musculocutaneous pedicle flap is a suitable material for maxillofacial region reconstruction, further more, the successful rate is perfect.
Du
Yong-jun
YJ
People Hospital of Foshan, Guangdong, China.
Chen
Ju-feng
JF
Li
Qing-sheng
QS
Zuo
Zhong-nan
ZN
Feng
Xiang-sheng
XS
Shen
Rui
R
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome