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FUNCTIONAL RECONSTRUCTION OF SOFT TISSUE OROFACIAL DEFECTS WITH MICROVASCULAR GRACILIS MUSCLE FLAP.

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    The free gracilis muscle flap offers a successful and functional option for reconstructing large oral and facial defects, restoring movement and competence with minimal donor site morbidity. This microvascular flap is a promising choice for head and neck reconstructions.

    Keywords:
    Orofacial defectfunctional reconstructiongracilis musclemicrovascular free flap

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Head and Neck Surgery
    • Microsurgery

    Background:

    • Free flap surgery is essential for aesthetic and functional rehabilitation of significant oral and facial defects.
    • Microvascular reconstruction, with high success rates, is the standard for extensive head and neck defects.
    • Current focus in head and neck surgery includes not only defect closure but also functional restoration, particularly movement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the functional outcomes of microvascular free gracilis muscle flap reconstruction for moderate to large tongue and lip defects.
    • To assess the feasibility and morbidity associated with the gracilis muscle flap in orofacial reconstruction.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 5 patients undergoing microvascular free gracilis muscle flap reconstruction for tongue or lip defects over one year.
    • Four patients had tongue resections, and one had a subtotal lower lip and cheek resection, all receiving immediate flap reconstruction.

    Main Results:

    • All 5 reconstructions were successful with no flap loss, demonstrating the flap's reliability.
    • The gracilis muscle flap provided adequate tissue volume for defect reconstruction and allowed for skin island harvest.
    • Patients regained functional abilities, such as spoon feeding within a week after tongue reconstruction and oral competence before discharge after lip reconstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • Microvascular free gracilis muscle flap reconstruction is a viable and advantageous option for functional orofacial reconstruction compared to other flaps like the radial forearm flap.
    • The gracilis flap offers benefits including adequate volume, low donor site morbidity, and potential for functional recovery, making it suitable for tongue and lip defects.
    • Further long-term evaluation is needed to fully assess speech, swallowing, and facial mimicry post-reconstruction.