title: Eyelid reconstruction using temporalis fascia.
abstract: A case is reported of traumatic full-thickness loss of half the upper eyelid. The defect was reconstructed using a pedicled temporalis fascial flap in conjunction with a skin graft. The method is useful when more standard forms of reconstruction are impossible. The advantages of using temporalis fascia and some pitfalls are described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, St. Andrews Hospital, Billericay, Essex, England.
authors.forename: K W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Cullen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000637:transplantation*