The platysma myocutaneous flap. Indications and caveats.

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Journal Article

The platysma myocutaneous flap has enjoyed limited popularity despite its versatility, dependability, and ease of harvesting. In this article, we describe 12 consecutive patients who underwent platysma flap reconstruction of various oral cavity and oropharyngeal defects. Complications included loss of one skin paddle, one pharyngocutaneous fistula, and one intraoral wound dehiscence. In all patients, bare bone was covered or appropriate spacing between the tongue and other structures was maintained to avoid ankyloglossia. We discuss specific indications and caveats.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Esclamado, RM; Burkey, BB; Carroll, WR; Bradford, CR

Published Date

  • January 1, 1994

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 120 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 32 - 35

PubMed ID

  • 8274253

Pubmed Central ID

  • 8274253

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1538-361X

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0886-4470

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1001/archotol.1994.01880250028003

Language

  • eng