What question did this study set out to answer?

Investigate the effectiveness of the preexpanded occipitocervicopectoral flap for postburn facial resurfacing.

April 1, 2026

The Versatility of Preexpanded Occipitocervicopectoral Flap in Unilateral and Bilateral (COVID Flap) Facial Resurfacing After Burn Injuries

Key Points

Investigate the effectiveness of the preexpanded occipitocervicopectoral flap for postburn facial resurfacing.
Utilized the preexpanded OCP flap for aesthetic reconstruction in burn injury cases.
Implemented the bilaterally expanded 'COVID' modification for simultaneous cheek and neck reconstruction.
Provided reliable and aesthetically pleasing tissue coverage for facial resurfacing.
Reduced donor-site morbidity compared to traditional methods.

Abstract

The preexpanded OCP flap provides a reliable and aesthetically favorable option for postburn facial resurfacing, offering color-matched, thin tissue coverage with minimal donor-site morbidity. The bilaterally expanded "COVID" modification further enhances its versatility for simultaneous reconstruction of both cheeks and the upper neck.

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Ellabban et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb69d16edfba7beb88541 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004675

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