ABSTRACT

IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-7-5-15364

Original Research Paper

THE VINTAGE AND VERSATILE:AN ANALYSIS OF 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH THE USE OF FOREHEAD FLAP IN RECONSTRUCTION OF DEFECTS IN HEAD AND NECK REGION POST ONCOLOGIC RESECTIONS

AFROZE

HUSSAIN

Dr. DR.X.GERALD

ANAND RAJA

Dr.

May 2018

7 5 01 02 ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To retrospectively analyse the usefulness of forehead flap in the reconstruction of defects following resection in head and neck

cancer

METHODOLOGY: Analysis of all patients who had reconstruction using forehead flap in past 10years was made,regarding the area covered,the

outcome of flap,donor site morbidity.

RESULTS: The axial pattern fasciocutaneous forehead flap is used in reconstruction of a variety of donor areas in head and neck region,with

success rate of 90%.With acceptable donor site morbidity.

CONCLUSION: Forehead flap can be used to cover a variety of oncological defects in facial region and has reliable outcomes.