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Rational and simplified nomenclature for buccinator myomucosal flaps
Olindo Massarelli1, Luigi Angelo Vaira2, Andrea Biglio1
1Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sassari University Hospital, Viale San Pietro 43B, 07100, Sassari, Italy.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|September 23, 2017
Summary
A new classification system for buccinator myomucosal flaps simplifies terminology, aiding oral and oropharyngeal defect reconstruction. This standardized nomenclature clarifies flap characteristics for wider surgical adoption.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Reconstructing moderate oral/oropharyngeal defects presents surgical challenges.
- Buccinator myomucosal flaps offer ideal tissue characteristics for reconstruction.
- Complex and confusing terminology hinders the popularity of these flaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new, rational, and simplified nomenclature for buccinator myomucosal flaps.
- To clarify the source vessel, composition, and transfer type of these flaps.
- To facilitate a consensus and promote the use of buccinator myomucosal flaps.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of surgical experience.
- Comprehensive literature review on flap terminology.
- Development of a simplified classification system.
Main Results:
- A new nomenclature for buccinator myomucosal flaps is proposed.
- Six distinct types of flaps are described under the new system.
- The nomenclature clarifies key flap attributes.
Conclusions:
- The proposed nomenclature aims to establish a consensus on flap classification.
- Simplified terminology is expected to increase the adoption of buccinator myomucosal flaps.
- This system can aid surgeons in selecting and utilizing these flaps effectively.
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