Ryan M Collar1, David Zopf, David Brown, Kevin Fung, Jennifer Kim. 1. Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. ryancoll@med.umich.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction. This article aims to describe the spectrum of TPFF applications through a series of case studies and related review of the literature. METHODS: Medical records were reviewed to identify cases that represent major TPFF application categories. A literature review was performed to support the presentation and discussion of each case category. RESULTS: Seven cases were identified each representing a distinct application category. These included auricular reconstruction, hair-bearing tissue transfer, facial soft tissue augmentation, cutaneous and mucosal oncologic defect repair, reconstruction after salvage laryngectomy, skull base reconstruction, and orbital reconstruction. CONCLUSION: The TPFF is a uniquely versatile tool in head and neck reconstructive surgery. Outstanding in its pliable, ultra-thin yet hardy and highly vascular form, the temporoparietal fascia flap is a workhorse for the creative head and neck reconstructive surgeon.
OBJECTIVES: The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction. This article aims to describe the spectrum of TPFF applications through a series of case studies and related review of the literature. METHODS: Medical records were reviewed to identify cases that represent major TPFF application categories. A literature review was performed to support the presentation and discussion of each case category. RESULTS: Seven cases were identified each representing a distinct application category. These included auricular reconstruction, hair-bearing tissue transfer, facial soft tissue augmentation, cutaneous and mucosal oncologic defect repair, reconstruction after salvage laryngectomy, skull base reconstruction, and orbital reconstruction. CONCLUSION: The TPFF is a uniquely versatile tool in head and neck reconstructive surgery. Outstanding in its pliable, ultra-thin yet hardy and highly vascular form, the temporoparietal fascia flap is a workhorse for the creative head and neck reconstructive surgeon.
Authors: Rafael Denadai; Cassio Eduardo Raposo-Amaral; Frederico Figueiredo Marques; Cesar Augusto Raposo-Amaral Journal: Einstein (Sao Paulo) Date: 2015-03-03