Application of Composite Tissue Flap Pedicled With Superficial Temporal Artery and its Branches in the Repair of Various Maxillofacial Defects. Issue 2 (3rd March 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lei, Bowen; Zhong, Yehong; Chen, Zhewei; Yang, Bin
• Is Part Of: Journal of craniofacial surgery. Volume 34:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 515
• Page End: 519
• Publication Date: 2023-03-03
• Subjects: maxillofacial defect -- pedicled composite tissue flap -- repair -- superficial temporal artery; Facial bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Skull -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Face -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.52
• DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000009020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1049-2275

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To discuss and study the application of composite tissue flaps pedicled with the superficial temporal artery (STA) and its branches in the repair of various defects, analyze the advantages and disadvantages of such composite tissue flaps, and provide a reference for the personalized design of various maxillofacial defect repairs. Materials and Methods: In recent years, 12 cases of various maxillofacial defects were repaired with composite tissue flaps pedicled with the STA and its branches. The application strategies of this type of tissue flaps were summarized by summarizing experience and reviewing literature. Results: According to the different defect characteristics of patients and the requirements of patients for surgery, different tissue flaps have been designed, and good results have been obtained. Except for 2 patients who developed dark purple skin flap within 48 hours after operation, the remaining patients were followed up for 6 to 24 months without serious complications. Conclusion: The composite tissue flap pedicled with the STA and its branches is a kind of functional tissue flap for facial defect repair. Individualized repair schemes can be designed according to different defect types of patients.