366902

The kite flap for the reconstruction of Face Skin Defects: a retrospective study

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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Aims: The purpose of this study was to present our experience with a kite flap in reconstruction of facial defect after malignant tumor excision.

Materials and Methods: In this study, a total of 19 patients with facial malignant tumor were treated in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery of the University Hospital Center Hassan II with kite flaps after complete excision. The survival rate, color, cicatrix of the flap as well as the matching degree with surrounding tissues and patient satisfaction were evaluated after surgery.

Results: Throughout the follow-up period, the flaps remained viable with color and texture closely resembling that of the surrounding skin. There were no reported instances of dysfunction, complications, or recurrence.

Conclusion: The kite flap is a technique used for reconstruction of small to medium-sized defects in various zones of the face. It is a simple surgical method with sufficient blood supply and extensive adaptability.

DOI

10.21608/omx.2024.285070.1238

Keywords

facial reconstruction, skin defects, kite flap

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Hind

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Boukaaba

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Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco

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hindboukaaba7@gmail.com

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ANOUAR

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TITOU

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Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco

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anouar.titou@usmba.ac.ma

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FES

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Mohammed

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Essioti

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Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco

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mohammed.essioti@usmba.ac.ma

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Mohamed

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El Amine El Alami

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Noureddine

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Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco

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hind.boukaaba@usmba.ac.ma

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Fes

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DOUNIA

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KAMAL

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Department of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, University Hospital Center Hassan II, Fes, Morocco

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kamaldounia@hotmail.com

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15

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3

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49113

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2024-07-01

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2024-04-24

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2024-07-01

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119

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122

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2090-097X

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2090-5424

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https://omx.journals.ekb.eg/article_366902.html

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506

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Egyptian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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https://omx.journals.ekb.eg/

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The kite flap for the reconstruction of Face Skin Defects: a retrospective study

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23 Dec 2024