[Application of fasciocutaneous flap in repairing III degree burn wound in facio-cervical region].

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the clinical efficacy of fasciocutaneous flap in the repair of the III degree burn wound in the facio-cervical region.

METHODS

From January 1997 to October 2001, 11 cases of III degree burn wounds in the facio-cervical region were repaired with the cervical-thoracic fasciocutaneous flap ranging from 18 cm x 8 cm to 13 cm x 5 cm. Donor sites were covered with "Z" plasty or skin grafting.

RESULTS

Except for partial necrosis of distal end of the flap in 1 case, the flaps in the other 10 cases all survived and presented satisfactory appearance and function during the following up.

CONCLUSION

The fasciocutaneous flap in the cervical-thoracic region may provide a large area of flap, and can be easily transferred. It's an ideal flap for the repair of skin defect in the facio-cervical region, especially for the repair of the wounds with infection or exposure of vessel, nerve and tendon.