Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2012, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (1): 35-39.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2012.01.009

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Application of Two Directions Folding of Platysma Flap in Reconstruction for Contracture Deformity of Severe Cervical Scar

JI Geng1,WANG Shoubao2,LUO Xusong2,LI Luozhu1,YANG Jun2   

  1. 1 Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery,Taizhou People’s Hospital,Taizhou 225300,China;2 Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital,Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine,Shanghai 200011,China.
  • Published:2020-07-23

Abstract: Objective To introduce a surgical technique of two directions folding of platysma flap in reconstruction for cervical cicatrix contracture.Methods Fifteen patients with cervical scar contracture were treated with split to full thickness skin grafts,combined with platysma flap double directions folding that deepen cervico-mandibular angle and cover scar section.Results All skin grafts survived and natural cervical appearance with smooth transition and improved activity were achieved.Conclusion The new technique of two directions folding of platysma flap was proved to be effective in the treatment of cervical scar contracture.

Key words: Cervical cicatrical contracture, Platysma flap, Skin graft

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