Modified V-Y Myocutaneous Flap With Vascular Pedicle for the Repair of Maxillofacial Skin Defects

Conclusion: Featured with better freeness, larger repair range and aesthetic effect of “kite” flaps, V-Y vascular myocutaneous flap can repair the superior border of zygomatic arch pedicled with facial artery and repair 1.5 cm above the superior border of zygomatic arch pedicled with transverse facial artery for elderly patients in Asia.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Brief Clinical Studies Source Type: research