Abstract
Myocutaneous flaps are commonly used to repair the mucosal defect that results from ablative tumor surgery. However, skin is not a perfect substitute for the oral mucosa because it can lead to poor hygiene due to hair growth and desquamation. A muscle-only flap has been used for reconstruction of the oral cavity because it heals with secondary epithelialization, mimicking the oral mucosa.1-3 However, cicatricial contraction remains an issue for the muscle-only flap.4,5 In a previous study, we showed that fascial flaps heal with secondary epithelialization with mild contraction.
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