Application of temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps pedicled with orbicularis oculi muscle for sub-orbital defects.
- Author:
Wen CHEN
1
;
Yang-qun LI
;
Yoang TANG
;
Chuan-de ZHOU
;
Zhe YANG
;
Mu-xin ZHAO
;
Wei-wei CHEN
;
Chun-mei HU
;
Han ZHANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Child; Facial Injuries; surgery; Facial Muscles; surgery; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Skin; injuries; Surgical Flaps; Tissue Expansion; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2010;26(6):406-408
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the therapeutic effect of temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps pedicled with orbicularis oculi muscle (00M) for sub-orbital defects.
METHODS16 cases with sub-orbital defects were treated. The expanders were implanted at temporal-zygomatic region at the first stage. At the second stage, temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps pedicled with OOM were designed and transferred to repair the suborbital defects.
RESULTSAll the expanded flaps survived completely. 11 cases were followed up for 3 months to 3 years. The flaps had no contracture with a good match of color and texture with surrounding tissue. The scar was also inconspicious.
CONCLUSIONSThe temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps can be used for large size defects below orbit. It is very flexible, leaving minimal morbidity for the whole face.
