Combined superficial temporal fascial flap with free dermis-fat graft to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy.
- Author:
Zheng-wen ZHANG
1
;
Shen-song KANG
;
Hai-yan CHOU
;
Hong-feng ZHAI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adipose Tissue; transplantation; Adolescent; Adult; Age of Onset; Child; Dermis; transplantation; Facial Hemiatrophy; epidemiology; surgery; Humans; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Subcutaneous Tissue; transplantation; Surgical Flaps; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2006;22(1):16-17
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo introduce a method to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy (Romberg's disease).
METHODSThrough a temporal incision, the compound grafts of pedicled superficial temporal fascial flap and free dermis-fat were inserted into the cheek to correct soft tissue depression on the face. The dermis-fat was harvested from gluteal crease site.
RESULTS6 cases were treated with this technique. 3 to 10 months' follow-up showed satisfactory results and few resorption of the compound grafts.
CONCLUSIONSThe mentioned technique is simple and reliable in reconstructing bulk defects of the face.
