Readily Available Full-Thickness Mucous Membrane Graft
- 1 July 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 113 (7) , 770-771
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1987.01860070084023
Abstract
• A uniformly thin, nonfatty, full-thickness mucous membrane graft measuring a minimum of 4 × 5 cm is described for an unusual clinical problem, total symblepharon. The donor graft's ready availability from a normal maxillary sinus, its ideal grafting characteristics, and minimal donor site morbidity make it an ideal choice in many other clinical situations. This thin yet full-thickness graft minimizes graft contracture and maximizes rapidity of graft "take," making it an excellent choice for tracheal or laryngeal relining procedures, release of oral cavity scar contractures, or pharyngeal reconstructions. (Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1987;113:770-771)This publication has 0 references indexed in Scilit: