Keywords
platysma flap
temporalis flap
cheek defect
temporalis flap
cheek defect
How to Cite
Mustafa, W. M., & Adnan, K. (2018). The combined Platysma and temporalis Flap: An Alternative method of reconstructing the cheek defect. Malaysian Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, 16(1), 41–45. Retrieved from https://mjoms.my/index.php/mjoms/article/view/115
Abstract
The platysma flap is an under appreciated flap for soft tissue reconstruction in the oral region. Besides being conveniently located in the area adjacent to the defect the flap gives good colour match and has a high success rate in selected cases. We report our experience with the use of this flap in combination with the temporalis muscle flap to reconstruct the full thickness cheek defect in one patient.
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