Reconstruction of Large Facial Malignant Tumor Defects Using Local Angular Perforator Flap.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the 1-stage repair for postoperative wound of large facial malignant tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The angular perforator flap of the face and neck was used for 1-stage rotary advancement repair of the large skin wound following tumor resection. RESULTS: After using the angular perforator flap for 1-stage wound repair, the flap was completely preserved, and the donor incision site healed well. The suture was removed after some 7 to 9 days, and the flap color was similar to that of the surrounding skin. After 12 months follow-up, there was no obvious scar growth observed. CONCLUSION: The design of the neck and face angular perforator flap was flexible with a good blood supply, and thus can be used for 1-stage repair of the large defect wound after facial malignant tumor resection. Also, the observed prognosis was good.