The buccinator myomucosal island pedicle flap: anatomic study and case report

Carstens, M.H.; Stofman, G.M.; Hurwitz, D.J.; Futrell, J.W.; Patterson, G.T.; Sotereanos, G.C.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 88(1): 39-50; discussion 51-2

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0032-1052
PMID: 2052660
Document Number: 372480
The buccinator myomucosal island pedicle flap is a useful means of introducing relatively large amounts of vascularized mucosa into the oral cavity. Using cadaver dissections and clinical cases, the anatomy and clinical relevance of this tissue are defined. Emphasis is placed on the technical caveats and pitfalls of the procedure.

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