• Int J Med Sci · Jan 2011

    The versatile use of temporoparietal fascial flap.

    • Cenk Demirdover, Baris Sahin, Haluk Vayvada, and Hasan Yucel Oztan.
    • Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
    • Int J Med Sci. 2011 Jan 1; 8 (5): 362368362-8.

    BackgroundThe pedicled or free temporoparietal fascial has been used in many areas, especially in head and neck reconstruction. This thin, pliable, highly vascularized flap may be also transferred as a carrier of subjacent bone or overlying skin.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to report our experience in versatile use of temporoparietal fascial flap (TPFF) and discuss the surgical anatomy and technique.Patients And MethodsA total number of 57 TPFFs have been used in periorbital, mid-facial, auricular, and tracheal reconstruction due to tumor resection, trauma, and congenital ear deformities.ResultsAll the flaps were successfully transferred without any major complication. The cosmetic results were quite satisfactory to all patients.ConclusionThe advantages and minimal donor site morbidity of TPPF makes this flap a good choice in many reconstructive procedures.

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