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European Journal of Plastic Surgery
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery 6/2016

01-12-2016 | Case Report

The facial artery musculomucosal flap in the reconstruction of the cocaine-induced hard palate fistula

Authors: Alexandra Bucknor, Adam Sawyer, Duncan Atherton

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 6/2016

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Abstract

The versatility of the facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) flap has been employed in the reconstruction of a number of defects in the head and neck region. Closure of the cocaine-induced palatal fistula is complex, in particular because of the poor quality local tissue. To date, the FAMM flap has yet to be reported in this situation. We describe our experience with one such case, detailing our rationale for choosing the FAMM flap, intra-operative technique, and recommendations for other surgeons with similar cases.
Level of Evidence: Level V, therapeutic study.
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Metadata
Title
The facial artery musculomucosal flap in the reconstruction of the cocaine-induced hard palate fistula
Authors
Alexandra Bucknor
Adam Sawyer
Duncan Atherton
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-016-1206-6

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