title: Reconstruction of Facial Defect Using Deltopectoral Flap.
abstract: Reconstruction of the head and neck is a challenge for otolarygology surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons as well as plastic surgeons. Defects caused by the resection and/or trauma should be closed with flaps which match in color, texture and hair bearing characteristics with the face. Deltopectoral flap is a one such flap from chest and neck skin mainly used to cover the facial defects. This study report a patient presenting with tragic Road Traffic Accident (RTA) admitted to maxillofacial surgery department at Ramadi Teaching Hospital, Anbar province, Iraq. An incision, medially based, was done and deltopectoral fascio-cutaneous flap was used for surgical exposure and closure of defects after RTA. There was no major complication. Good aesthetic and functional results were achieved. Deltopectoral flap is an excellent alternative for the reconstruction of head and neck. Harvesting and application of the flap is rapid and safe. Only a single incision is sufficient for dissection and flap elevation.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry †Department of Dental Health, Anbar Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, Ramadi City, Anbar Province, Iraq.
authors.forename: Tahrir N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Aldelaimi
authors.forename: Afrah A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Khalil
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000601:surgery; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D064827:Myocutaneous Flap / Q000637:transplantation*; D009333:Neck / Q000601:surgery; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D060053:Transplant Donor Site / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult