A new version of the trapezius osteomyocutaneous flap for reconstruction of the lateral wall of the orbit and the malar region.
The author reports a new variety of trapezius osteomyocutaneous flap that contains the medial border of the shoulder blade and the innermost quarter of the scapular spine. This flap was successfully applied in reconstruction of the lateral orbital wall and malar compound along with the surrounding soft parts.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D012540:Scapula / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*