Reconstruction of sever deformities in midline lower face, neck following burn injury

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Abstract:
Background And Aim
The burned face involved with lip, chin and upper neck causes many problems in natural appearance. The treatment of drooped lip and disturbed cervicomental angle is difficult. The aim of this article is to introduce a new technique for recreation of this angle.
Materials And Methods
In a clinical research 14 patients underwent to use a triangular fatty dermal flap and full thickness skin graft (FTSG) after releasing scar tissue. Wilcoxon test used to determine for correcting neck face angle.
Results
This study was conducted on 14 patients involved lower face, upper neck scar contracture. These patients gained a good functional and aesthetic result without complication.
Conclusion
This study revealed a simple and reliable method in burned lower face, neck. It provides to restore movement and contour in spite of sever tissue deficiency for reconstruction.
Language:
Persian
Published:
Researcher Bulletin of Medical Sciences, Volume:19 Issue: 4, 2014
Pages:
207 to 210
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