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.