ứng dụng vạt da cân cánh tay ngoài phục hồi tổn khuyết phầm mềm sau phẫu thuật điều trị ung thư khoang miệng

The study aims to evaluate initial outcome of lateral arm flap for coverage of small to moderatedsized defects. From January 2010 to December 2010, in the Department of Maxillo-facial and Plastic Surgery, CMH 108 nice lateral arm flaps were used to coverage oral defects after tumor resectn. Results show that flap cutaneous dimensions ranged from 6-7 cm in width and 12-14 cm in length. 8/9 flaps survived, one flap failure. All donor sites were closed primarily. In conclusion, the lateral arm flap can be considered safe and versatile for small to moderated-sized defects in the head and neck.