The kite flap for the reconstruction of Face Skin Defects: a retrospective study | ||||
| Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | ||||
| Volume 15, Issue 3, July 2024, Page 119-122 PDF (461.97 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/omx.2024.285070.1238 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
Hind Boukaaba  ; ANOUAR TITOU; Mohammed Essioti; Mohamed Noureddine El Amine El Alami; DOUNIA KAMAL
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| Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Aims: The purpose of this study was to present our experience with a kite flap in reconstruction of facial defect after malignant tumor excision. Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 19 patients with facial malignant tumor were treated in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery of the University Hospital Center Hassan II with kite flaps after complete excision. The survival rate, color, cicatrix of the flap as well as the matching degree with surrounding tissues and patient satisfaction were evaluated after surgery. Results: Throughout the follow-up period, the flaps remained viable with color and texture closely resembling that of the surrounding skin. There were no reported instances of dysfunction, complications, or recurrence. Conclusion: The kite flap is a technique used for reconstruction of small to medium-sized defects in various zones of the face. It is a simple surgical method with sufficient blood supply and extensive adaptability. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Facial reconstruction; Skin defects; kite flap | ||||
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