Restoration of the anterior neck surface in the burned patient by free groin flap

Plast Reconstr Surg. 1991 Feb;87(2):276-84. doi: 10.1097/00006534-199102000-00009.

Abstract

In treating extensive burn contractures of the anterior neck, we obtained good results using free flaps. Ninety-nine patients with neck contractures were treated with free flaps. The ages of the patients range from 2 to 64 years. We used 84 free groin flaps, 10 free latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flaps, 2 free deltopectoral flaps, 2 free scapular flaps, and 1 free anterolateral thigh flap. In all patients, contractures were sufficiently released and no recurrences followed after a mean follow-up of 8.7 years. After defatting procedures, natural profiles and good appearances were restored, especially in patients in whom groin flaps were used.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Burns / complications*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contracture / etiology
  • Contracture / surgery*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Injuries*
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*