Platysma flap using dual skin paddles

Abstract The platysma myocutaneous flap is rarely reported as an option for reconstruction in the head and neck. In our experience it is a reliable flap that is easy to raise, has a limited risk of morbidity at the donor site, and allows for early recommencement of oral function. We report a patient...

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Published in:	British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery Vol. 54; no. 6; pp. e59 - e60
Main Authors:	Mustafa, El Muiz A, Bhatia, Sunil K, Hammond, Doug E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Scotland Elsevier Ltd 01-07-2016
Subjects:	Dentistry Head Humans Neck Neck Muscles Nicorandil Oral-cutaneous Orocutaneous fistula Platysma flap Platysma myocutaneous flap Reconstructive Surgical Procedures Regional flap Surgery Surgical Flaps Platysma flap Nicorandil Platysma myocutaneous flap Oral-cutaneous Orocutaneous fistula Regional flap
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Summary:	Abstract The platysma myocutaneous flap is rarely reported as an option for reconstruction in the head and neck. In our experience it is a reliable flap that is easy to raise, has a limited risk of morbidity at the donor site, and allows for early recommencement of oral function. We report a patient with an unusually aggressive orocutaneous fistula that complicated the simple extraction of teeth. We modified the platysma flap to provide two independent skin paddles so we could reconstruct both the intraoral and cutaneous defects simultaneously with a good clinical outcome.
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ISSN:	0266-4356 1532-1940
DOI:	10.1016/j.bjoms.2016.02.017