The aim of this study was to describe the scheme, surgical procedures, and clinical outcomes for the early repair of deep wounds of the posterior talocrural region in extensively burned patients with a method combining a superficial temporal fascia free flap with thin split-skin grafting. From January 2013 to February 2016, 9 extensively burned patients with deep tissue defects of the posterior...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the use of the occipital rotational flap as an alternative reconstructive technique following lateral temporal bone resection. METHODS A retrospective medical record review of 10 patients who underwent reconstruction with an occipital rotational flap after auriculectomy or lateral temporal bone resection. Patient and operative variables included age, preoperative ASA ...

OBJECTIVE To present a 1-stage technique for orbital reconstruction after exenteration with the use of myocutaneous rectus abdominis free flap in children. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE After orbital exenteration, a myocutaneous rectus abdominis free flap with long vascular pedicle is harvested from the abdomen. The flap is transferred to the orbit and the vascular pedicle is passed through an opening m...

Objective: To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of different expanded forehead flaps in the cerviofacial reconstruction, aiming to identify an optimal technique. Methods: A total of 70 patients who suffered from scars contracture, nevus, vascular anomalies (hemangioma and capillary malformation), nasal defects and facial cleft admitted to our hospital between June 2014 and December 2016...

Superficial temporal artery (STA) flaps are often used for reconstruction of hair-bearing areas. However, primary closure of the donor site is not easy when the size of the necessary skin island is relatively large. In such cases, skin grafts are needed at the donor site, resulting in baldness. We have solved this issue by applying the divided and sliding flap technique, which was first reporte...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS To describe the elements critical to successful middle temporal artery periosteal rotational flap harvest and utilization based on the anatomic features of the middle temporal artery. STUDY DESIGN Description of anatomy based on cadaver dissection. METHODS Seventy temporal fossa dissections were performed on 35 adult human cadavers. RESULTS Sixty-nine of 70 dissectio...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS We sought to analyze key factors that influence the management of lateral skull base defects and implement an algorithm to improve outcomes of reconstruction. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective chart review. SETTING Single tertiary academic referral center. METHODS Adults who underwent temporal bone resection were included. Variables included tumor characteristics, ablative ...