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ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2025

Computed Tomography Angiography and 3-dimensional Reconstruction in Cervicofacial Burn Scar Flap Reconstruction.

Qiang Ma, Zhibin Yang, Yun Huang, Tao Guo, Qiyun Luo, Haidong Hu

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Article in Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors.

Qiang MaFrom the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Zhibin YangDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Army Medical University Xinqiao Hospital, Chongqing, China.
Yun HuangDepartment of Dental Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Tao GuoFrom the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Qiyun LuoFrom the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.
Haidong HuFrom the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, Ningxia, China.

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Abstract

Background: This study evaluated the impact of computed tomography angiography (CTA) and 3-dimensional (3D) reconstruction on the outcomes of repairing cervicofacial burn scars using expanded extra-long fasciocutaneous flaps. Methods: In a prospective cohort study, 64 patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n = 32) receiving CTA and 3D reconstruction for preoperative planning, and a control group (n = 32) without these imaging modalities. Primary outcomes included flap survival rate, postoperative complications, aesthetic outcomes, and functional restoration. In this study, we assessed inflammatory variables to evaluate postoperative inflammatory responses and oxidative stress management. We measured serum levels of interleukin-1, tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and vascular endothelial growth factor using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Additionally, we evaluated oxidative stress markers, malondialdehyde and superoxide dismutase. Results: The intervention group demonstrated a higher flap survival rate (93.75% versus 84.38%, Conclusions: The integration of CTA and 3D reconstruction in the repair of cervicofacial burn scars offers significant advantages, including improved preoperative planning, increased flap survival rates, and superior aesthetic and functional outcomes.

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