Random Cheek Skin Flap: a Simple Alternative for Intraoral Defects

Indian J Surg. 2015 Dec;77(6):551-3. doi: 10.1007/s12262-015-1342-4. Epub 2015 Sep 11.

Abstract

Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma is one of the common cancers in India. The lesion usually presents as an ulcer and sometimes as a nodule. A variety of premalignant lesions and submucous fibrosis are common. The mucosal defect after resection needs to be covered. We present a new and simpler way of reconstruction of the oral cavity lining by using extra cheek skin.

Keywords: Head and neck flaps; Intraoral reconstruction; Newer technique; Random cheek flap; Simple alternative for intraoral defects.