Intraoral Reconstruction Using Local and Regional Flaps

ABSTRACT

Choosing a pedicled flap to reconstruct an intraoral defect depends on the size and the anatomic position of the tissue defect. The goals are to restore form and function and minimize donor site morbidity. Regional pedicled flaps available for intraoral reconstruction are the buccal fat pad flap, facial artery musculomucosal flap, platysma, pectoralis major, temporalis muscle flap, and trapezius flaps. We give a concise illustration of anatomy, our harvesting technique, indications, and eventual pitfalls for each of the six flaps.

KEYWORDS

Buccal fat pad flap - facial artery musculomucosal flap - intraoral reconstruction - pectoralis major flap - platysma flap - temporalis muscle flap - trapezius flap

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