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Porcine As a Training Module for Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction
Published on: September 29, 2018
[Application of internal mammary artery perforator flap for tracheostoma and anterior cervical defect]
Bin Zhang1, Dan-gui Yan, Yun Feng
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, 100021, Beijing, China.
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the application of pedicled internal mammary artery perforator (IMAP) flap for tracheostoma and anterior cervical defect.
Methods:
From April to December 2009, 4 IMAP flaps, based on the second internal mammary artery perforator, were used for two cases of tracheostoma and two cases of anterior cervical skin defect. The flap size was (4-7) cm x (10-13) cm.
Results:
3 of 4 flaps survived completely. Partial necrosis happened in one flap. The defects at donor sites were closed directly.
Conclusions:
The IMAP flap is a new method for head and neck defect. It is very suitable for tracheostoma and cervical skin defect, with less morbidity at donor site.
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