The cervicofacial flap

Surgical and traumatic defects of the face present a reconstructive challenge to restore facial symmetry. The cervicofacial flap is a rotational and advancement flap with random blood supply utilized to close moderate- to large-sized defects of the cheek. Subcutaneous dissection of the cervical regi...

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Published inOperative techniques in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 145 - 150
Main Authors Rhodes, Robert, Moreau, Annie, Romano, Erica, Cannon, Trinitia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.06.2019
Subjects
Cheek
Facial plastic surgery
Local flaps
Reconstruction
Skin cancer
Reconstruction
Facial plastic surgery
Local flaps
Cheek
Skin cancer
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Summary:Surgical and traumatic defects of the face present a reconstructive challenge to restore facial symmetry. The cervicofacial flap is a rotational and advancement flap with random blood supply utilized to close moderate- to large-sized defects of the cheek. Subcutaneous dissection of the cervical region allows for a large amount of tissue mobilization. Depending on the location of the cheek defect, the flap can be pedicled either anteriorly or posteriorly. This article presents the authors’ preferred surgical technique as well as reported surgical variations. Routine postoperative care and management of potential complications are discussed.
ISSN:1043-1810
1557-9395
DOI:10.1016/j.otot.2019.04.010