Reconstrucción de defecto de órbita con colgajo prelaminado de fascia temporal superficial / Orbit defect reconstruction with pre-laminated temporal superficial fascia flap

El colgajo de fascia temporal superficial es muy versátil para la reconstrucción de defectos tisulares localizados en los tercios superior y medio de la cara, en la región orbito-palpebral, en la cavidad oral, en la base del cráneo y a nivel mandibular. En nuestra experiencia, constituye una opción segura para reconstrucciones complejas de cavidades. En el presente artículo los autores exponen el caso de una paciente en quien se reconstruyó un defecto de órbita con un colgajo de fascia temporal superficial prelaminado

The superficial temporal fascia flap is versatile for the reconstruction of tissue defects located in the upper and middle thirds of the face, in the orbital-palpebral region, in the oral cavity, at the base of the skull and at the mandibular level. In our experience, it is a safe option for complex cavity reconstructions. In this article the authors present the case of a patient in whom an orbit defect was reconstructed with a pre-laminated superficial temporal fascia flap

Fabricating Flaps in the Forearm Prior to Tracheal Reconstruction.

Background The process of reconstruction of tracheal defects is complex and still not optimum. Options range from using staged reconstructions, combining flaps with autologous or alloplastic implants, as well as use of tissue-engineered constructs combined with vascularized tissues which are lined with cell cultures. Staged reconstructions using prelaminated epithelium, and prefabricated flaps, help in reconstruction of this complex structure. Prefabricating the flap at a different site allows for integration of the tissues prior to its transfer. Method This article reports two patients planned for tracheal reconstruction for the purpose of advanced papillary carcinoma of the thyroid invading the trachea. Staged reconstruction using a prefabricated radial artery forearm flap (RAFF) and split rib cartilage was performed. In the second patient, a young girl, a similar construct of the RAFF, prelaminated with buccal mucosa, was performed. However, in the latter case, an intraoperative decision by the head and neck team to limit excision of the trachea sparing the mucosa was taken; the reconstruct in the forearm was redundant and needed to be discarded, replacing the defect with a free superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap. Result At 3 years follow-up, both the patients are free of disease, with the construct serving its purpose in the older female.