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Cir Plast 2007; 17 (2)

Frontotemporal fasciocutaneous island flap for face aesthetic subunit reconstruction

Íñigo F, Arroyo O, Reyes L, León G

Language: Spanish
References: 36
Page: 133-140
PDF size: 179.16 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The frontotemporal fasciocutaneous island flap is a useful source of tissue for correcting aesthetic skin units of the face. The quality of the tissue may be enhanced, and a successful color and texture match may be achieved. The frontotemporal fasciocutaneous island flap was used in 9 patients with lower eyelid defects, for cheek reconstruction, for coverage of superior and inferior lip defects, for restoring the normal anatomy of columellar defects, and for reestablishing the contour of chin defects. This flap is based on the temporal vessel system and its own fascia. It provides excellent venous drainage and its pedicle length and arc of rotation may be increased. The frontotemporal fasciocutaneous island flap was used successfully in 9 patients. Treatment possibilities for the reconstruction of aesthetic units in the face with the frontotemporal fasciocutaneous island flap are illustrated.


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