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Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2019

01-10-2019 | Other Articles

Buccal Fat Pad a Forgotten Option of Reconstruction in Oral Cancer

Authors: M. I. Katre, S. D. Deshmukh, P. S. Dhanajkar, Prashant Keche, A. Gaikwad

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

The buccal fat pad (BFP) originally described as an anatomic structure without any obvious function. For long period it was considered to be surgical nuisance. However during the last four decades buccal fat is successively used tool for maxillofacial surgery for reconstruction of small to medium sized acquired or congenital soft tissue and bony defect in oral cavity. The aim of present article is to review the database available regarding BFP including its anatomy, clinical usage in oral malignancy as tool of reconstruction after ablative procedures it’s success and its adoptability with other loco-regional flap for oral reconstruction in different scenario and our experience with it in tertiary cancer centre in India.
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Metadata
Title
Buccal Fat Pad a Forgotten Option of Reconstruction in Oral Cancer
Authors
M. I. Katre
S. D. Deshmukh
P. S. Dhanajkar
Prashant Keche
A. Gaikwad
Publication date
01-10-2019
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2019
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-018-1257-z

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