Application of vertical transposition flap in closure for large facial soft tissue defects in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While transposition flap is widely used for the repairs of facial defects, few studies has reported its application among children with large defects. In this study, we aimed to investigate the surgical techniques and principles in different locations on face of vertical transposition flap in children.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed our hospital database and identified children who were treated with vertical transposition flap for large facial defects between January 2014 and December 2021. Information was collected including patients' demographics, location and dimension of the lesion, surgical procedure, additional surgeries, complications, and outcomes.

Results

A total of 122 patients (77 boys, 63.1%) were included in this study. The average age for

SUBMITTER: Feng R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10196186 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature