Autologous fascia grafts in head and neck plastic surgery

Using an experimental animal model, we studied the stability of the size (gross morphology) and structure (histomorphology) of the fascia autograft. Fascia from a rabbit's leg was grafted in the subcutaneous tissue of the ear and abdomen and also into the intra-abdominal cavity. The weight and...

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Published inArchives of otolaryngology (1960) Vol. 110; no. 7; p. 458
Main Authors Everton, D M, Lepore, M L, Yim, D W, Quilligan, J J, Stacy, C C, Van Sant, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1984
Subjects
Adult
Animals
Face - surgery
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Muscles - pathology
Muscles - transplantation
Organ Size
Rabbits
Surgery, Plastic - methods
Surgical Flaps
Transplantation, Autologous
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Summary:Using an experimental animal model, we studied the stability of the size (gross morphology) and structure (histomorphology) of the fascia autograft. Fascia from a rabbit's leg was grafted in the subcutaneous tissue of the ear and abdomen and also into the intra-abdominal cavity. The weight and size of the autograft were recorded during the study period. Our findings showed that the size of the autograft remained stable, but there was a substantial weight reduction. Microscopic examination of histopathologic sections disclosed that there was no inflammatory response to the fascia. It also appeared to maintain its histomorphologic structure. Clinical trials with patients receiving facial plastic surgery are also reported. We believe a fascia autograft can be used to augment facial areas. We base this conclusion on the findings from previous reports, our animal experiment, and clinical trials.
ISSN:0003-9977
2376-3817
DOI:10.1001/archotol.1984.00800330040009