Use of Trapezius Muscle for Closure of Complicated Upper Spinal Defects
Abstract
Dehiscence of cervicothoracic incisional wounds is an occasional complication of laminectomy. Subsequent healing can be further compromised by associated immunodeficiency, malignancy, infection, previous radiotherapy, and cerebrospinal fluid fistula. Two such cases that responded dramatically to the use of a lower trapezius muscle flap are described. Pertinent anatomical and surgical considerations are reviewed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1984
- Source ID
- 10.1097/00006123-198403000-00016
Entities
People
- E. Seyfer Alan
- S. Joseph Allen
Organizations
- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
- Walter Reed Army Medical Center