The Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Flap: A Versatile Local Method for Repair of External Penetrating Injuries of Hypopharyngeal-Cervical Esophageal Funnel.

Introduction: A primary repair of external penetrating injury to hypopharyngeal-cervical esophageal (HP-CE) funnel without reinforcement has more complications if compared with muscle reinforcement. The aim of the present study was to assess the outcome of using sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle flap for reinforcement of primary repair of HP-CE funnel injury. The study proposed an algorithm for different uses of SCM flap repair according to site and size of funnel perforation.

Early management of neurologic clubfoot using Ponseti casting with minor posterior release in myelomeningocele: a preliminary report.

This study aimed to examine the results of manipulation and serial casting, followed by open Achilles lengthening combined, when necessary, with posterior release in the management of neurologic clubfoot in infants with myelomeningocele. This study was carried out prospectively with a minimum follow-up of 2 years on 24 consecutive infants (48 feet) with neurologic insensate feet. Manipulation and serial casting were performed, followed by open tendo Achilles lengthening with/without posterior capsulotomy of the ankle and subtalar joints.

Transaxillary thoracodorsal artery perforator flap: a versatile new technique for hypopharyngeal reconstruction.

Introduction:  Reconstruction of the hypopharynx and cervical esophagus after tumor resection remains a challenging problem. Different techniques of reconstruction have been described for such defects. Although free flap reconstruction, including jejunum and fasciocutaneous flaps, has gained popularity for this complex defect, regional flaps are still in use worldwide.

The functional intraoral Glasgow scale in floor of mouth carcinoma: longitudinal assessment of 62 consecutive patients.

The functional integrity of the floor of the mouth (FOM) is essential in maintaining tongue mobility, deglutition, and control and disposal of saliva. The present study focused on reporting oral function using functional intraoral Glasgow scale (FIGS) in patients who had surgical ablation and reconstruction of FOM carcinoma with or without chemo-radiotherapy. The study included patients who had surgical treatment of floor of mouth cancer in two regional head and neck units in Glasgow, UK between January 2006 and August 2007.