The masseter muscle cross-over flap--a versatile flap for reconstruction in the oral cavity

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1989 Apr;27(2):124-31. doi: 10.1016/0266-4356(89)90059-4.

Abstract

The use of the masseter muscle cross-over flap is described for reconstruction in the floor of mouth, retromolar trigone, lateral pharyngeal wall and posterior palate areas. Various modifications are described which increase the versatility of this readily available flap. Case reports are used to illustrate the applications of this flap.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Masseter Muscle / anatomy & histology
  • Masseter Muscle / transplantation*
  • Masticatory Muscles / transplantation*
  • Methods
  • Mouth / surgery*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / surgery
  • Palatal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Surgical Flaps*