title: Use of the double-layered free temporal fascia flap for upper extremity coverage.
abstract: Two layers of fascia exist in the temporal region, the temporoparietal fascia and the deep temporal fascia. Both can be elevated on a single vascular pedicle based on the superficial temporal artery, the double-layered temporal fascia flap. In our study, six patients who underwent upper limb coverage using the double-layered temporal fascia flap are reviewed, and the versatility of this thin flap is discussed.
authors: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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authors: Hirasé
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authors: Kojima
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery*; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*