Reconstruction of neck defects by pre-expanded occipito-cervico-dorsal island flaps

ESER C., OLGUNER A. A., SABANCIOGULARINDAN S., GENCEL E.

CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.41, sa.3, ss.472-478, 2016 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.17826/cukmedj.237485
  • Dergi Adı: CUKUROVA MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.472-478
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Purpose: Neck defects usually occur after burn contracture release and benign or malignant neck tumor excisions. Frequently used neck skin reconstruction methods are skin grafting, Z-Plasties, skin pedicled or perforator flaps, and free flaps. Pre-expanded perforator skin flaps are useful options for skin defect reconstructions. Pre-expansion of the skin flap provides more tissue for the reconstruction and donor area closure. Additionally, defect reconstructions used by adjacent skin maintain a good tissue colour and texture match with the defect.