Combined reverse temporalis muscle flap and pericranial flap for reconstruction of an anterior cranial base defect: A case report

Atabey A., Vayvada H., Menderes A., Kirisoglu U., Barutcu A.

ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.39, no.2, pp.190-192, 1997 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/00000637-199708000-00014
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.190-192
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

After the excision of a recurrent squamous cell carcinoma in a 52-year-old man, a reverse temporalis muscle flap combined with a pericranial flap was used to reconstruct the anterior cranial base and the frontal defect. The combined flap is based on the superficial temporal fascia supplied by the superficial temporal vessels. We recommend the usage of the combined reverse temporalis muscle flap and the pericranial flap for reconstruction of the anterior cranial base, the frontal region, and other facial defects.