title: [The platysma myocutaneous flap (PMF) for reconstruction of defects after extended parotidectomy].
abstract: In order to reestablish the facial symmetry after the tumor removal, we can use sternocleidomastoid muscle transposition, dermis-fat graft, superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) plication, temporoparietal fascia flaps, microvascular free flaps and the platysma muscle flap. The technic depends on the size of the defect.
  
  
  METHODS
  In this study we present our results of using a superiorly based platysma myocutaneous flap for reconstruction of defects after extended parotidectomy. The patients were treated for malign tumor of parotid gland which invaded the skin.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All flaps were readily harvested at the time of tumor resection. Only two patients presented venous congestion. No flap was lost. There was no morbidity of donor site. The cosmetic outcome was satisfactory.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The platysma myocutaneous flap is an alternative to more complex reconstructive technics, such as free flap transfer, and gives a satisfactory cosmetic result.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The platysma myocutaneous flap is easy to harvest and has low donor site morbidity. The main disadvantage is represented by the vascularity problems.
authors.affiliation: Universităţii de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr. T. Popa Iaşi, Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie Gr. T. Popa Iaşi, Facultatea de Medicină, Facultatea de Medicină Dentară.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Ciocan-Pendefunda
authors.forename: Carmen
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vicol
authors.forename: Eugenia
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Popescu
authors.forename: V V
authors.initials: VV
authors.lastname: Costan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000601:surgery; D010307:Parotid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D016896:Treatment Outcome