Expanded Transposition Flap Technique for Face and Neck Reconstruction
Author Information
Author(s): Spence Robert J.
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Hypothesis
The expanded shoulder transposition flap can provide a reliable method for reconstructing major soft tissue deficits of the face and neck.
Conclusion
The expanded transposition flap has proven to be reliable and versatile for reconstructing major soft tissue deficits of the face and neck over 20 years of experience.
Supporting Evidence
- The flap has been used 58 times in 41 patients over 20 years.
- Complications led to improvements in technique and were generally early in the series.
- The flap has proven to be exceedingly hearty and reliable.
Takeaway
Doctors can use a special flap of skin from the shoulder to help fix big scars on the face and neck, making it look better and work better.
Methodology
The study reviewed records and photographs of 41 patients treated with 58 tissue-expanded transposition flaps over 20 years.
Limitations
The study may have limitations due to the small sample size and the specific patient demographics.
Participant Demographics
Patients ranged in age from 2 to 62 years, including 8 children and 33 adults.
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