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Role of masseter crossover flap in oropharyngeal reconstruction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

R. M. Tiwari  and
G. B. Snow
R. M. Tiwari*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
G. B. Snow
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
*
R. M. Tiwari Associate Professor, Dept of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Free University Hospital, de Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Abstract

Oropharyngeal reconstruction especially after surgery for medially located lesions of moderate dimensions presents a challenge. The risk of using well vascularized, but insensitive tissues close to the airway has led to the development of several measures to overcome the difficulties involved. The transposition of masseter muscle which has been put forward in recent years provides successful primary closure with preservation of function.

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Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 3 , March 1989 , pp. 298 - 301
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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