PubMed Health⌕ Search
Home/Archive/PubMed

PubMed · 8245258

Facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery: facial flaps.

B K Summers·R J Siegle
View original source ↗Export metadata ↓

Abstract

Basic principles of aesthetics and function important for successful facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery with local flaps include the use of appropriate tissue donor sources, knowledge of the mechanisms, dynamics, and effects of tissue movement, and techniques for scar camouflage. Useful flaps for defects in each of the facial cosmetic units are reviewed with these principles used as guidelines.

Explore related subjects

CheekChinDermatologic Surgical ProceduresEarEstheticsFaceForeheadHumansLipNoseSkinSurgery, PlasticSurgical FlapsJournal ArticleResearch Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tReview

Keep this discovery

Explore connections, maps & timelines

BibTeXRIS

B K Summers, R J Siegle. 1993. Facial cutaneous reconstructive surgery: facial flaps.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0190-9622(93)70271-t

Cite the original work for its findings. Save a collection to share your selection of sources.

KEEP EXPLORING

Related citations

PubMed2007

Impalement injuries of the oral cavity in children: a case report and survey of the literature.

BACKGROUND: Impalement injuries of the soft palate and oropharynx are common in children, especially those of preschool age. These injuries are particularly common in toddlers, given their propensity to fall easily while carrying objects in their mouths. Although most of these injuries do not have lasting sequelae, some can have devastating neurological complications, and consequently, careful assessment of the patient during the early stages of trauma is imperative. Close follow-up for up to 72 h, and parental counselling and instruction should be considered as part of their immediate care. CASE REPORT: A case of toothbrush impalement in a 4-year-old child is presented. The foreign body was noted to be lodged in the cheek. After careful triaging, history taking and appropriate imaging, surgical removal of this brush was carried out uneventfully under general anaesthesia. No further complications were noted postoperatively, and because of the type of injury, the patient was discharged within 24 h and reviewed as an outpatient. CONCLUSION: A survey of the literature confirms that most injuries of this kind can be treated conservatively, and in many cases, without surgical intervention. However, careful assessment by an experienced clinician is necessary to rule out other complications. The present paper discusses the prevalence, management and complications associated with impalement injuries of the oral cavity in children.

Cheek↗