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The posterior-based buccinator myomucosal flap (Bozola's flap).
F Remangeon1, M Hivelin2, D Maurice1
1Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Université Paris Descartes Sorbonne Paris Cité, Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Service d'Otorhinolaryngologie, 20, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France.
European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases
|October 5, 2016
Summary
This study details the posterior-based buccinator myomucosal flap for hard palate reconstruction after cancer surgery. It highlights the flap
Area of Science:
- Oral oncology
- Surgical reconstruction
- Head and neck cancer surgery
Background:
- Oncologic resection of oral cavity and oropharyngeal tumors often necessitates complex reconstruction.
- The hard palate presents unique challenges for defect closure due to its location and function.
Observation:
- A case study focusing on reconstruction following oncologic resection of the hard palate.
- Detailed documentation of the technical aspects of harvesting a posterior-based buccinator myomucosal flap (Bozola's flap).
Findings:
- The posterior-based buccinator myomucosal flap offers a viable option for hard palate reconstruction.
- Key technical considerations for flap harvesting are identified.
- The study outlines the flap's limitations and specific indications in oncologic resection scenarios.
Implications:
- Provides valuable technical insights for surgeons performing head and neck cancer reconstructions.
- Aids in optimizing patient outcomes through appropriate flap selection and technique.
- Contributes to the understanding of reconstructive options for complex oral cavity defects.
