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  • Title: [Reconstruction of accessory nerve defects with sternocleidomastoid muscle-great auricular nerve flap].
    Author: Guo CB, Zhang Y, Zou LD, Mao C, Peng X, Yu GY.
    Journal: Zhonghua Kou Qiang Yi Xue Za Zhi; 2004 Nov; 39(6):445-8. PubMed ID: 15854310.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To describe a new method of accessory nerve defect reconstruction with sternocleidomastoid muscle-great auricular flap. METHODS: Thirty-four cases receiving traditional radical neck dissection were divided into two groups: single neck dissection group (n = 19) and accessory nerve reconstruction group (n = 15). Surgical procedure of the reconstruction was described in detail. Postoperative shoulder functions were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: Accessory nerve reconstruction group experienced much better shoulder function recovery than that in single neck dissection group. CONCLUSIONS: Reconstruction of accessory nerve defects with sternocleidomastoid muscle-great auricular nerve flap is simple, effective and complication-free.
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