title: Closure of orocutanous fistula using a pedicled expanded deltopectoral flap.
abstract: Orocutaneous fistulas are associated with considerable morbidity. Closures of these fistulas are a challenge to the reconstructing surgeon. The aim of treatment is to provide healthy tissue to repair both the oral and cutaneous defects. The use of an expanded pedicled deltopectoral flap for the closure of an orocutaneous fistula in a patient who has undergone bilateral neck dissection and radiation is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA. cbalakri@med.wayne.edu
authors.forename: Chenicheri
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.forename: Kailash
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Narasimhan
authors.forename: Tolga
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gursel
authors.forename: Ollie
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Jackson
authors.forename: Adam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Schaffner