Abstract
The buccinator musculomucosal flaps are actually considered the main reconstructive option for small-moderate defects of the oral mucosa. In this paper we present our experience with the posteriorly based buccinator musculomucosal flap. A retrospective review was performed of all patients who had had a Bozola flap reconstruction at the Operative Unit of Maxillo-Facial Surgery of Parma, Italy, between 2003 and 2010. The Bozola flap was used in 19 patients. In most cases they had defects of the palate (n = 12). All flaps were harvested successfully and no major complications occurred. Minor complications were observed in two cases. At the end of the follow up all patients returned to a normal diet without alterations of speech and swallowing. We consider the Bozola flap the first choice for the reconstruction of defects involving the palate, the cheek and the postero-lateral tongue and floor of the mouth.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 379-382 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Oral Oncology |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2012 |
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Keywords
- Bozola flap
- Buccal artery and vein
- Mucosal defects
- Musculomucosal flaps
- Oral cavity defects
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Oral Surgery
- Cancer Research
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The Bozola flap in oral cavity reconstruction. / Ferrari, S.; Copelli, C.; Bianchi, B.; Ferri, A.; Sesenna, E.
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