Facial artery musculomucosal flap in head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review
Ayad, Xie (2015) Facial artery musculomucosal flap in head and neck reconstruction: A systematic review Head Neck (IF: 2) 37(9) 1375-86Abstract
The facial artery musculomucosal (FAMM) flap has emerged as a popular option in head and neck reconstruction in the last decade. The purpose of this study was to conduct a literature review of the FAMM flap.We have conducted a search on PubMed using specific key words to identify all articles related to the FAMM flap. We reviewed the modifications of the FAMM flap, its indications, contraindications, complications, and outcomes.Thirty-eight articles published from 1992 to 2013 were included for review. A total of 441 FAMM flaps were reported in the literature and the most commonly reconstructed site was the floor of the mouth. Functional and aesthetic outcomes were judged to be excellent.The FAMM flap is a versatile reconstructive option for small and medium size defects in the head and neck. Recent studies have explored new applications for this flap, such as in skull base reconstruction.© 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24798986http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hed.23734
