Management
Despite limitations, the masseter flap offers acceptable complication rates, shorter surgical times, avoids donor site morbidity, and minimizes aesthetic deformity compared to other options like skin grafts or nasolabial flaps [PMID:26535825].
Complications
While not as favorable as free flap reconstructions, the masseter flap demonstrates manageable complication profiles suitable for carefully selected patients [PMID:26535825].
Prognosis & Follow-up
The study indicates that masseter flaps result in minimal aesthetic deformity, suggesting potentially better long-term cosmetic outcomes for patients [PMID:26535825].
References
1 Chaturvedi P, Lerra S, Ustad F, Pai PS, Chaukar DA, D'Cruz AK. Masseter flap for reconstruction of defects after excision of buccal mucosa cancers with intact mandible. Ear, nose, & throat journal 2015. link
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