[Expanded extra-long fascia flap in the trapezius region for repair of scar contracture of the neck].

OBJECTIVE

In order to gain a larger fascia flap in the trapezius region and to close the donor site easily and primarily.

METHODS

We applied tissue expansion to form the expanded extra-long trapezius fascia flap.

RESULTS

The flap was used to repair the neck scar contracture with satisfactory effects.

CONCLUSIONS

The flap is very useful for patients who have a large burned defect and are short of donor sites, especially the children.