scholarly journals Free Dermal Fat Graft for Restoration of Soft Tissue Defects in Maxillofacial Surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Girish Kumar ◽  
G. K. Thapliyal
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Fat Graft ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Free Dermal Fat Graft ◽  
Tissue Defects

scholarly journals Free Dermal Fat Graft for Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Defects in the Maxillofacial Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 260-266
Author(s):  
Sabah Abdul-Aziz Issa ◽  
Mustafa Emaduldeen Jameel
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Fat Graft ◽  
Good Survival ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Facial Soft Tissue ◽  
Linear Measurements ◽  
Maxillofacial Region ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Free Dermal Fat Graft ◽  
Tissue Defects

Study Design: Facial contour deformities are a very challenging issue for aesthetic and reconstructive surgeons. Free dermal fat graft is a composite graft used for the reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the maxillofacial region. The free dermal fat graft is easily adapted and contoured intraoperatively and provides a soft, natural, and favorable appearance after augmentation of the soft tissue defects. Objective: To assess the use of free dermal fat graft for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the maxillofacial region in regard to graft success, percentage of overcorrection, any associated complications, and cone beam computed tomography scan linear measurements for defect’s depth. Methods: This is a prospective study that included a patients were grafted with free dermal fat graft for correction of facial soft tissue defects from November 2017 to July 2019. All patients possess a depression defect and facial asymmetry due to congenital facial deformities, post-traumatic deformities, and post-ablative surgical deformities. Results: Eleven patients (8 males and 3 females) with a mean age of 33.7 years were enrolled in this study. Five regions in the maxillofacial area were grafted in 11 patients. The mean of the postoperative follow-up was 6 months. The percentage of graft overcorrection was 15%. The mean for graft survival was 94.4% with no serious complications reported. Conclusions: The autologous FDFG is a versatile and less invasive method in the reconstruction of facial soft tissue defects with a very good survival rate.

scholarly journals PROSPECTS OF THE USE OF BUCCAL FAT PAD FOR CLOSING DEFECTS OF THE ALVEOLAR PROCESS OF THE JAWS

2018 ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
O. V. Ruzhytska
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Surgical Techniques ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Fat Pad ◽  
Buccal Fat Pad ◽  
Surgical Closure ◽  
Connective Tissue Capsule ◽  
Tissue Defects

In modern surgical dental practice, doctors often face the necessity to close the soft tissue defects of the oral cavity. In recent years numerous studies are aimed at developing such surgical techniques, which and promote the would provide sanation of the inflammatory focus, support physiological processes on sites of soft tissue defects or promote their recovery and normal functioning. The easy access to buccal fat pad continues to attract interest regarding its application for the closure of defects. The aim of work is to analyze and study the literature data on various techniques of application of buccal fat pad in autotransplantation for closing defects of the maxillofacial area in comparison with the use of other transplants. Results. In recent years, the reconstructive plastic surgery techniques in using autotransplantats have been paid much attention. In the literature there are data on the positive results of surgical closure of tissue defects by autotransplantation of adipose tissue and, in particular, the buccal fat pad. The buccal fat pad has its own connective tissue capsule and well-developed vascular net, provides nutrition to the transplant and rapid healing of the postoperative wound; does not require prior preparation and adaptation to the recipient's bed. It allows to use it in maxillofacial surgery to close the defects of the upper jaw, elimination of oral-antral connection, in the reconstruction of intraoral defects such as oral-antral fistula, with loss of bone mass of the lower jaw in the area of molars and premolars, to eliminate defects in cancer pathology of the face. Conclusions. Advantageous anatomical position, a good blood circulation and lack of innervation of buccal fat pad facilitates the task of surgeon and gives better results of operations. The study has shown the process of wound epithelialization occurs within a week after surgery as well as a stable clinical course without complications in the long-term follow-up that proves the relevance of the use of buccal fat pad in modern maxillofacial surgery in order to improve conventional methods of autotransplantation and to develop new ones.

Thoracic Propeller Perforator Flaps for Covering Soft Tissue Defects

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (S 01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matei Ileana ◽  
Alexandru Georgescu ◽  
Radu Lacatus ◽  
Manolis Daskalakis
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Perforator Flaps ◽  
Tissue Defects

SOFT-TISSUE DEFECTS OF THE DIGITS

Hand Clinics ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-205
Author(s):  
Robert J. Goitz ◽  
John G. Westkaemper ◽  
Matthew M. Tomaino ◽  
Dean G. Sotereanos
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Tissue Defects

scholarly journals Systematic Review: Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Platelet-Rich Plasma and Biomaterials as New Regenerative Strategies in Chronic Skin Wounds and Soft Tissue Defects

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 1538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Gentile ◽  
Simone Garcovich
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Stem Cells ◽  
Wound Healing ◽  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Chronic Wounds ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Skin Wounds ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Chronic Skin ◽  
Tissue Defects

The number of clinical trials evaluating adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and biomaterials efficacy in regenerative plastic surgery has exponentially increased during the last ten years. AD-MSCs are easily accessible from various fat depots and show intrinsic plasticity in giving rise to cell types involved in wound healing and angiogenesis. AD-MSCs have been used in the treatment of soft tissue defects and chronic wounds, employed in conjunction with a fat grafting technique or with dermal substitute scaffolds and platelet-rich plasma. In this systematic review, an overview of the current knowledge on this topic has been provided, based on existing studies and the authors’ experience. A multistep search of the PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, PreMEDLINE, Ebase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Clinicaltrials.gov, Scopus database, and Cochrane databases has been performed to identify papers on AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials used in soft tissue defects and chronic wounds. Of the 2136 articles initially identified, 422 articles focusing on regenerative strategies in wound healing were selected and, consequently, only 278 articles apparently related to AD-MSC, PRP, and biomaterials were initially assessed for eligibility. Of these, 85 articles were excluded as pre-clinical, experimental, and in vitro studies. For the above-mentioned reasons, 193 articles were selected; of this amount, 121 letters, expert opinions, commentary, and editorials were removed. The remaining 72 articles, strictly regarding the use of AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials in chronic skin wounds and soft tissue defects, were analyzed. The studies included had to match predetermined criteria according to the patients, intervention, comparator, outcomes, and study design (PICOS) approach. The information analyzed highlights the safety and efficacy of AD-MSCs, PRP, and biomaterials on soft tissue defects and chronic wounds, without major side effects.

Reconstruction of Extensive Soft Tissue Defects of Lower Extremity With the Extended Anterolateral Thigh Flap

2021 ◽  
pp. 153473462098223
Author(s):  
Jong-Ho Kim ◽  
Hyokyung Yoo ◽  
Seokchan Eun
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Distal Portion ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Flap Viability ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh ◽  
Large Skin ◽  
Tissue Defects

The anterolateral thigh flap is a classic flap used for various reconstruction defects. However, the flap viability of extended large skin paddles (ie, 240 cm2) was doubted by many surgeons. This study reports successful experience of reconstructing extensive soft tissue defects of lower extremity using extended large skin paddles. Twelve consecutive patients who had undergone reconstruction of defects using an extended anterolateral thigh flap were identified. Patient characteristics (age, sex, defect location, injured structures, and type of flap) and outcome data were analyzed retrospectively. One artery and 2 accompanying veins were anastomosed to vascularize each flap. Follow-up periods ranged from 10 to 91 months postoperatively. The average size of the flaps was 268.75 cm2 (range = 220-391 cm2). All flaps were perforator flaps with one perforator except that 2 perforators were used in 3 patients. Two patients suffered partial flap necrosis of the distal portion with delayed healing. In conclusion, the extended anterolateral thigh flap is a considerable option for massive defects requiring composite tissue coverage. This flap is advantageous for reconstructing various complex defects in the lower extremities, providing a pliable and vascularized tissue to cover exposed extensive defects including tendons, nerves, and bones.

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