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  • Title: Reconstruction of the face and neck with different types of pre-expanded anterior chest flaps: a comprehensive strategy for multiple techniques.
    Author: Zan T, Li H, Du Z, Gu B, Liu K, Xie F, Xie Y, Li Q.
    Journal: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg; 2013 Aug; 66(8):1074-81. PubMed ID: 23685004.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: For large defects or deformities of the face and neck, the anterior chest area appears to be an excellent donor site that provides well-matched skin colour and texture. Many flap techniques based on the anterior chest area have been reported; however, there are few reports that focus on a treatment strategy for these different flap techniques. METHODS: A retrospective study was performed to propose a treatment algorithm. A total of 69 cases were reviewed from May 2005 to July 2011, in which different types of anterior chest flaps were performed for face and neck reconstruction. The reconstructive procedures, the defect characteristics and the complications were collected and analysed. RESULTS: Thirty-three pedicled thoracic branch of the supraclavicular artery flaps (the pedicled TBSA flap), 11 pedicled internal mammary artery perforator flaps (the pedicled IMAP flap), 8 free internal mammary artery perforator flaps (the free IMAP flap), 4 supercharged TBSA flaps, 17 prefabricated flaps and 3 supercharged prefabricated flaps were performed. The applications of six types of pre-expanded anterior chest flaps were described in an algorithmic approach. CONCLUSIONS: A treatment strategy for face and neck reconstruction using six anterior chest flap techniques is proposed. It recommended a personalised flap planning according to the characteristics of deformities/defects and the regionally dominant vessels of the anterior chest area.
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