EXPERIENCE WITH 6 LATISSIMUS DORSI MYOCUTANEOUS FLAPS ON HEAD AND NECK AREA RECONSTRUCTION

두경부 영역의 종양 절세후 광배근피판을 이용한 재건술

Latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap is useful for the breast reconstruction, chest wall coverage, free flap transfer, and head and neck area reconstruction, especially in large defect. We have had some experience of 5-pedicled and 1-free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap in head and neck area and found many advantages and some problems. The conclusions were as follows : 1. Potentially large flap size enabled us agressive tumor resection and reconstruction. 2. Speedy and easy flap elevation and long vascular pedicles reduced operation time and flap failure. 3. Due to fewer complication and functional loss of doner site, pedicled latissimus dorsi flap was a good choice for large head and neck reconstruction. 4. Because of flap bulkness, thin and small defect was not appropriate for reconstruction.

저자들은 악안면부에 발생한 종양 절제 후 광배근피판(유정 피판, 5례 : 유리 피판, 1례)으로 재건하여 5례에서 성공하였다. 큰 피판 형성의 잠재성은 두경부에서 충분한 종물제거와 재건을 가능하게 하였으며, 피판 형성이 빠르고 용이하며 긴 혈판경(약 45cm)을 채득할 수 있었다. 공여부 합병증과 기능 상실이 적어 두경부의 커다란 결손부 재건에 매우 유용한 피판으로 판단되었으며, 경부곽청술 후 노출되는 심부 조직에 대해 심미적이며 기능적인 보호를 제공할 수 있었다.