Role of Local Flaps in the Reconstruction of Extensive Anterolateral Noma Defect: A Case Report

Abstract The scarring stage of noma disease often presents with composite tissue loss involving hard and soft tissues with resultant fibrosis making reconstruction a challenge. Microvascular reconstruction option is associated with good outcomes when the expertise is available. Trismus, which is cau...

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Published inJournal of the West African College of Surgeons
Main Authors Abdullahi, Mohammed Adam Sheikh, Alhaji, Ahmed Mohammed, Mbaya, Kefas Mari, Bala, Mujtaba, Tahir, Chubado
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 23.08.2024
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Summary:Abstract The scarring stage of noma disease often presents with composite tissue loss involving hard and soft tissues with resultant fibrosis making reconstruction a challenge. Microvascular reconstruction option is associated with good outcomes when the expertise is available. Trismus, which is caused by either soft tissue fibrosis or the union of the coronoid to the zygomatic complex, is also a common presentation. Effective treatment necessitates the involvement of a diverse team of specialists and the establishment of clear treatment objectives. This report presents a case of an extensive composite noma defect with trismus in a 9-year-old female managed using local flaps.
ISSN:2276-6944
2992-5827
DOI:10.4103/jwas.jwas_182_23