title: The faciocervicopectoral flap for non-oncological cases of cheek reconstruction.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Major facial defect has been a challenging case for plastic surgeons in terms of wound healing and covering technique for a long time.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eight faciocervicopectoral (FCP) flaps were performed for reconstruction of major cheek defects due to handmade explosive and gun injuries. They were evaluated perioperatively and postoperatively with regard to operative time and operative blood loss as well as the function and cosmetic appearance.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The technique showed marvellous cosmetic results but encountered minor postoperative flap complications.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The FCP flap is one of the best solutions for coverage of a simple or complex cheek defect. Application of the FCP flap is easy and rapid.
authors.affiliation: Cairo University, Egypt; 19 Naguib Hashad Street, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt. rmmramymakkar@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Makkar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001753:Blast Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical; D002610:Cheek / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D061646:Operative Time; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000601:surgery*; D055815:Young Adult
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