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CARNEIRO JUNIOR, José Thiers et al. Buccinator myomucosal flap: Case report and literature review. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2011, vol.11, n.4, pp. 49-54. ISSN 1808-5210.

The reconstruction of small defects in the maxillofacial region is usually done with local flaps, whereas large defects are reconstructed with a variety of vascularized regional flaps or free flaps, however, defects of moderate size many times represent a challenge to the surgeon. An alternative is the use of flaps that contain both muscle and mucosal tissue, such as the buccinator myomucosal flap. This flap presents advantages like its constant anatomy, the possibility of providing sufficient muscle bulk, a good healing and a minimal post-operatory morbidity, besides its reliable arc of rotation, which can cover most ipsilateral defects of the palate and maxilla, leading to this technique a preferential place for the reconstruction of moderate size defects of the oral cavity. The aim of this paper is to report a case in what the buccinator myomucosal flap was used to reconstruct a moderate defect in the hard palate region, as well as to discuss the most important aspects of this surgical technique

Palavras-chave : Congenital defect; Surgical flap; Surgery.