[Resection of invasive orbital tumors and reconstruction with temporalis muscle flap].
3 patients with invasive basal cell carcinoma of the skin which necessitated orbital exenteration are reported. In all 3 treatment was delayed, primary therapy was inadequate and the tumor had reached massive size. Excision of the orbital contents is a radical, mutilating procedure, but in advanced cases of malignant orbital tumors it offers the only chance for survival. The temporalis muscle flap is adaptable, well supplied with blood, and contains a large mass of tissue. Its utilization provides a simple, uncomplicated and effective technique for orbital reconstruction following massive resection. It gives a relatively effective result which is usually acceptable to the patient.
Orenstein
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Borenstein
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Zilinsky
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Tsur
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D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013703:Temporal Muscle