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Surgical technique--the strap muscle flap

A A Clairmont, J J Conley

    The Journal of Otolaryngology
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Infrahyoid strap muscles can be used as a transposition flap to fill dead space after anterior floor of mouth cancer resection. This technique is especially beneficial when the mandible is partially removed and stabilized.

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    Area of Science:

    • Head and Neck Surgery
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Reconstructive Surgery

    Background:

    • Anterior floor of mouth carcinoma resection creates significant dead space.
    • Reconstruction is crucial to prevent complications and improve outcomes.
    • Existing methods may have limitations, especially with mandibular resection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the utility of infrahyoid strap muscles as a transposition flap.
    • To demonstrate obliteration of dead space following anterior floor of mouth resection.
    • To highlight the flap's effectiveness in conjunction with mandibular stabilization.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized infrahyoid ("strap") muscles as a muscle transposition flap.
    • Applied the flap to obliterate dead space after anterior floor of mouth cancer resection.

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  • Integrated the technique with suprahyoid or radical neck dissection and mandibular stabilization (steel pin/bolt).

    • Main Results:

    • Successful obliteration of dead space was achieved using the infrahyoid muscle flap.
    • The flap proved particularly useful in cases involving partial mandibular resection.
    • This method offers a viable reconstructive option for complex head and neck cancer surgeries.

    Conclusions:

    • The infrahyoid muscle transposition flap is an effective method for dead space obliteration in anterior floor of mouth cancer surgery.
    • This technique provides a valuable reconstructive solution, especially when combined with mandibular resection and stabilization.
    • Further evaluation may confirm its role in improving functional and oncologic outcomes.