Composite fronto-orbital reconstruction using a subscapular chimeric flap.
J Craniofac Surg
; 22(6): 2199-201, 2011 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-22134253
ABSTRACT
Composite defects of the fronto-orbital region represent a reconstructive challenge. Total autogenous reconstruction requires a thin pliable skin flap along with a bony component that can be osteotomized predictably. The thoracodorsal artery perforator/scapular bone chimeric flap provides a reliable single-stage method to cover difficult composite forehead defects where local options are unsuitable or have been exhausted. We present a patient with a traumatic fronto-orbital defect that has been successfully reconstructed using this flap. The report of this case illustrates well the versatility of the subscapular system as a donor site for difficult composite posttraumatic defects where tissue components need to be inset in a complex three-dimensional fashion.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Retalhos Cirúrgicos
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Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica
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Testa
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2011
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Article