Chimeric Latissimus Dorsi Flap in One-Stage Reconstruction of Depressor Muscle Dysfunction and Depression Deformity in the Perimandibular Area.
Journal
The Journal of craniofacial surgery
ISSN: 1536-3732
Titre abrégé: J Craniofac Surg
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9010410
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
01 Oct 2021
01 Oct 2021
Historique:
pubmed:
15
4
2021
medline:
30
10
2021
entrez:
14
4
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Depression deformity and paralysis of depressor muscles (DMs) may occur following tumor resection in the perimandibular region. Obtaining satisfactory results is challenging. The authors report 3 cases of 1-stage reconstruction by transferring neurovascular chimeric latissimus dorsi (LD) musculo-adipose flaps, with satisfactory results. Three patients with depression deformity and DMs dysfunction after tumor resection in the perimandibular region underwent chimeric LD flap transfer. The flap comprised 1 portion with adipose tissue for augmentation, and the other contained muscle bellies with 1 or 2 neural pedicle (s) for DM reanimation. In case 1, the neural pedicle was sutured to the contralateral marginal mandibular branch. In case 2, the neural pedicle was sutured to the ipsilateral marginal mandibular branch. In case 3, the neural pedicle was sutured to both branches of the facial nerve. All patients were satisfied with the deformity corrections. However, contractions of the transferred muscles varied. Case 1 showed insufficient contraction. Case 2 had excessive muscle contraction. In case 3, the muscle had double innervation, and well-balanced contraction was maintained for 3 years. Neurovascular chimeric LD flaps are versatile and useful for secondary reconstruction after tumor resection for functional loss of mimetic muscles. The ipsilateral facial nerve may be an effective motor source.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Depression deformity and paralysis of depressor muscles (DMs) may occur following tumor resection in the perimandibular region. Obtaining satisfactory results is challenging. The authors report 3 cases of 1-stage reconstruction by transferring neurovascular chimeric latissimus dorsi (LD) musculo-adipose flaps, with satisfactory results.
METHODS
METHODS
Three patients with depression deformity and DMs dysfunction after tumor resection in the perimandibular region underwent chimeric LD flap transfer. The flap comprised 1 portion with adipose tissue for augmentation, and the other contained muscle bellies with 1 or 2 neural pedicle (s) for DM reanimation. In case 1, the neural pedicle was sutured to the contralateral marginal mandibular branch. In case 2, the neural pedicle was sutured to the ipsilateral marginal mandibular branch. In case 3, the neural pedicle was sutured to both branches of the facial nerve.
RESULTS
RESULTS
All patients were satisfied with the deformity corrections. However, contractions of the transferred muscles varied. Case 1 showed insufficient contraction. Case 2 had excessive muscle contraction. In case 3, the muscle had double innervation, and well-balanced contraction was maintained for 3 years.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
Neurovascular chimeric LD flaps are versatile and useful for secondary reconstruction after tumor resection for functional loss of mimetic muscles. The ipsilateral facial nerve may be an effective motor source.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33852523
doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000007652
pii: 00001665-900000000-92660
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
2512-2515Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors report no conflicts of interest.
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