Mentosternal Contracture Treated With an Occipito-Scapular Flap in a 5-year-old Boy: A Case Report
2008
Case Report on Treating Neck Contracture in a Child
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kraus Armin MD, Schaller Hans-Eberhard MD, Rennekampff Hans-Oliver MD
Primary Institution: BG Trauma Center, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Germany
Hypothesis
A new method of reconstructing mentosternal contracture is effective.
Conclusion
The occipitocervical dorsal flap is an excellent option for releasing mentosternal contracture in children.
Supporting Evidence
- A 46% functional improvement in range of motion was achieved.
- The flap was successfully anastomosed to the facial artery.
- Postoperative follow-up showed significant improvement in neck function.
Takeaway
Doctors used a special flap to help a boy with a neck problem from a burn, and it made his neck move better and look nicer.
Methodology
A case study of a 5-year-old boy treated with a large occipito-scapular flap and microvascular anastomosis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
One 5-year-old male patient.
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