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KMID : 0361020180610110605
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Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2018 Volume.61 No. 11 p.605 ~ p.610
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Bozola Flap for Oral Cavity Reconstruction in Patients with Tongue Cancer
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Kwak Ji-Hye
Lee Gil-Joon
Sohn Jin-Ho
Ahn Dong-Bin
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Abstract
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Background and Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the usefulness of a posterior-based buccinator myomucosal flap (the Bozola flap) for the reconstruction of oral cavity defects after tongue cancer resection.
Subjects and Method: Fifteen patients who underwent from 2014 to 2016 reconstruction of the oral cavity with a Bozola flap after surgical management of tongue cancer were enrolled in the study. Patient characteristics, surgical outcomes, and complications associated with the Bozola flap were evaluated.
Results: The flap was successfully harvested and transferred in all patients. The mean flap harvesting time was 25.3 min. The donor site was closed primarily in 14 patients, and a buccal fat pad flap was used in one patient. Although partial necrosis of the flap occurred in two patients, no other major complications were noted.
Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate that the Bozola flap is a good option for reconstruction of moderate sized oral cavity defects in tongue cancer patients.
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KEYWORD
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Buccal mucosa, Flap, Reconstructive surgical procedures, Surgery, Tongue neoplasms
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