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Interest of Thin Skin Flaps in the Treatment of Postburn Cervical Contractures: About Five Cases
Joint Authors
Ghorbel, I.
Bouaziz, F.
Bellaaj, H.
Moaalla, S.
Ennouri, Kh.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-05-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
The use of thin skin flaps in the reconstruction of postburn cervical contractures associated with functional impacts.
Material and Methods.
We conducted a descriptive observational study on about five patients who had reconstruction of postburn cervical contractures using various thin skin flaps in a plastic surgery department.
The follow-up period was ranged from 12 to 18 months.
We determined the characteristics of the retraction according to the Vandenbussche classification, the indications of the flaps, and the functional and aesthetic results.
Results.
Most of our patients were young adults presenting segmental retraction of the neck associated with moderate functional impact.
The occipito-cervico-dorsal flap was used in three cases.
The occipito-cervico-shoulder flap was used in two cases.
The aesthetic and functional results were satisfactory for all patients, but a “neck-collar” aspect of the cervical-chin angle was noticed.
Conclusion.
Postburn cervical contractures remain frequent.
Their reconstruction is a difficult process as it is ideally done with a skin similar to the original one.
The use of thin skin flaps seems to be an excellent option.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ghorbel, I.& Bouaziz, F.& Bellaaj, H.& Moaalla, S.& Ennouri, Kh.. 2019. Interest of Thin Skin Flaps in the Treatment of Postburn Cervical Contractures: About Five Cases. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145198
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ghorbel, I.…[et al.]. Interest of Thin Skin Flaps in the Treatment of Postburn Cervical Contractures: About Five Cases. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ghorbel, I.& Bouaziz, F.& Bellaaj, H.& Moaalla, S.& Ennouri, Kh.. Interest of Thin Skin Flaps in the Treatment of Postburn Cervical Contractures: About Five Cases. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145198
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145198