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Introducing the 'walk-up' flap.

R E Marx1, R P Johnson, P Tayapongsak

  • 1University of Miami School of Medicine, Fla.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|November 1, 1990
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This study presents a novel "walk-up" muscle flap technique for oral and maxillofacial surgeons needing extra soft tissue. This method effectively reconstructs deficient areas with a high success rate.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Reconstructive surgeons frequently require additional soft tissue in the maxillofacial region, even after prior myocutaneous flap placement.
  • Existing myocutaneous flaps may not always provide sufficient tissue volume or vascularity for complex reconstructions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate the principles, technique, and outcomes of "walk-up" muscle flaps.
  • To demonstrate the utility of these flaps in addressing soft tissue deficiencies in oral and maxillofacial defects.

Main Methods:

  • The technique involves utilizing existing myocutaneous flaps.
  • Proximal detachment and axial vessel ligation allow rotation of the proximal two-thirds of the flap.
  • Anastomotic vascular ingrowth at the flap's distal end supports viability.

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Main Results:

  • Thirty-two "walk-up" muscle flaps were successfully performed.
  • A high flap viability rate of 97% was achieved.
  • Flaps provided well-vascularized soft tissue for deficient areas and were amenable to skin grafting for increased coverage.

Conclusions:

  • "Walk-up" muscle flaps are a predictable and effective method for augmenting soft tissue in reconstructive oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • This technique offers a valuable solution for tissue-deficient sites, enhancing reconstructive options.
  • The flaps can be further modified with skin grafting to meet diverse reconstruction needs.