[The gastro-omental flap: a secreting mucous flap for reconstruction of the oropharynx and the oral cavity]

Ann Chir. 1995;49(5):417-22.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The gastro-omental flap consists of a patch taken from the greater curvature of the stomach and the bordering omentum. It is based on the right gastro epiploic vessels and is used as a free flap for intraoral reconstruction after resection of oral carcinoma. Twenty patients underwent gastro-omental flap. The operative technique is described. The evaluation consisted in questioning, chemism on the salivary flow and biopsies. There is no morbidity related with the donor site. The gastro-omental flap avoids post irradiation xerostomia. Oral irritation and bleeding of the flap may occur.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / radiotherapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Omentum*
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Oropharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Preoperative Care
  • Pyloric Antrum*
  • Surgical Flaps*

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents