Prevention of "temporal hollowing" after fronto-orbital advancement for craniosynostosis.
Depression of profile in the temporal region is commonly seen after orbital rim advancement procedures. A newly developed temporalis musculoosseous flap has been designed with the intent to prevent this postoperative occurrence.
Persing
J A
JA
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Section, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
Mayer
P L
PL
Spinelli
H M
HM
Miller
L
L
Criscuolo
G R
GR
D003398:Craniosynostoses / Q000601:surgery*; D003399:Craniotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005624:Frontal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D009915:Orbit / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000601:surgery; D013703:Temporal Muscle / Q000601:surgery*