Soft tissue Reconstruction Using Pedicled Trapezius Musculocutaneous Flap for Cranial Bone Flap Infection in the Occipital Region.
J Craniofac Surg
; 35(1): e100-e102, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-37972982
ABSTRACT
When managing cranial bone flap infections, infected bone flaps are typically removed and subsequently replaced with artificial bones 6 to 12 months after the inflammation subsides. However, defects in the occipital region pose challenges due to concerns regarding brain protection when patients lie in the supine position. Herein, the authors report the case of a 73-year-old woman with an occipital bone flap infection, which was successfully managed by reconstruction with a trapezius musculocutaneous flap immediately after removing the infected bone flap. One year and 2 months postoperatively, the wound had fully healed, and the patient remained symptom-free without any complications, such as sunken flap syndrome. Soft tissue reconstruction using pedicled trapezius musculocutaneous flap is a viable strategy for managing occipital bone flap infections. This flap ensures stable blood flow and requires minimal vascular manipulation, thereby reducing operation time as the patient does not need to change position.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
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Músculos Superficiais do Dorso
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Retalho Miocutâneo
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Craniofac Surg
Assunto da revista:
ODONTOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article