Reconstruction of the palate using bilateral temporalis muscle flaps: a case report.
The functional deformity following removal of the maxilla is considerable. Rehabilitation used to be very difficult with prostheses or traditional flaps. Temporalis muscle flaps have been described for reconstruction following hemi-maxillectomy, but not total maxillectomy. A case is now presented to illustrate the use of bilateral temporalis muscle flaps following almost total removal of the maxilla at a Le Fort I level.
Phillips
J G
JG
Maxillofacial Unit, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Nr Rhyl.
Peckitt
N S
NS
D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000601:surgery*