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Anterolateral thigh free flap for trismus release in pediatric oncology patients.
- Source :
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The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery [Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg] 2011 Oct; Vol. 49 (7), pp. e58-60. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Mar 24. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Trismus is a common postoperative complication for patients operated on for cancer of the masticator space, infratemporal fossa, or pterygomaxillary fossa, particularly those who need radiotherapy. When other techniques have failed, free tissue transfer should be considered as an option in young patients who have previously been treated for oral cancer. We report our experience with the free anterolateral thigh musculocutaneous flap in two children.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant adverse effects
Cicatrix etiology
Fibrosis
Humans
Male
Mandibular Neoplasms radiotherapy
Mandibular Neoplasms surgery
Postoperative Complications
Radiotherapy, Adjuvant adverse effects
Range of Motion, Articular physiology
Plastic Surgery Procedures methods
Rhabdomyosarcoma radiotherapy
Rhabdomyosarcoma surgery
Thigh
Free Tissue Flaps
Head and Neck Neoplasms therapy
Muscle, Skeletal transplantation
Skin Transplantation methods
Trismus surgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-1940
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21435756
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjoms.2011.02.005