Reconstruction of orbital exenteration cavities. The use of the latissimus dorsi myocutaneous free flap.
We report a technique for reconstruction of orbital exenteration cavities following irradiation using a free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap. This technique preserves the bony structure of the maxilla and the function of the infraorbital nerve.
Donahue
P J
PJ
Department of Surgery, United & Children's Hospital, St Paul, Minn.
Liston
S L
SL
Falconer
D P
DP
Manlove
J C
JC
D000368:Aged; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D009918:Orbital Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps