title: Using platysma myocutaneous flap with Z-plasty for head and neck reconstruction.
abstract: Cheek or head cancer and its treatments are difficult for head and neck surgeons. Large tumor resection can leave extensive defects in the facial region. Technique difficulties are always possible to cover existing defects. We are presenting a different platysma myocutaneous flap with Z-plasty.
authors.forename: Ilteris Murat
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Emsen
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000637:transplantation*; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D064827:Myocutaneous Flap / Q000637:transplantation*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*