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Date Published: 03/12/2022
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Vol. 67 No. 58
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Ly, X. Q., Van, T. H. H., Tran, N. T. L., & Tran, T. T. (2022). THE USE OF THE TEMPORALIS MYOFASCIAL FLAP FOR HEAD AND NECK RECONSTRUCTION: CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. Vietnam Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 67(58), 30-35. https://tapchitaimuihong.vn/index.php/tmh/article/view/4

THE USE OF THE TEMPORALIS MYOFASCIAL FLAP FOR HEAD AND NECK RECONSTRUCTION: CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Xuan Quang Ly , Thi Hai Ha Van, Ngoc Tuong Linh Tran, Thanh Tai Tran

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Objectives: The temporalis myofascial (TM) flap is a versatile tool used in head and neck reconstructive surgery. To report our experience with the use of the TM flap in different scenarios of reconstruction, technique of harvest and discuss clinical applications of this versatile of flap. Methods: This is a case series study. Patients underwent TM flap reconstruction flap at University Medical Center from January 2018 to April 2022. The defects had various etiologies including: tumors and congenital causes. The demographic data of patients, defect characteristics, operative procedures, postoperative results and complications were documented. Results: A total of 16 patients were included in this study. The mean age of the patients were 60.7 years old. The flap was used for reconstruction of oral defects, hard and soft palate, maxillary defect, skull base and orbital defect. There were no cases of flap loss. No major complications were reported. Two patients had primary donor site reconstruction. Conclusion: Based on our experiences with use of TM flap with deep temporal artery, the TM is work for the creative head and neck reconstructive surgeon.

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Head and neck reconstruction, temporalis myofascial flap

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