[Vascularized outer-table calvarial bone flaps to repair depressed disfigurement of face].
Utilizing the superficial temporal artery as the pedical, seven vascularized outer-table calvarial bone flaps have been raised for the reconstruction of a variety of craniofacial deformities. Satisfactory results were obtained. The advantages of the flap include: 1. proximity to the operative field; 2. it is a membranous bone similar to that of the facial bone; 3. it is more or less malleable, so that it can be formed into different shapes, in different sizes and thickness; 4. donor-site scar is inconspicuous; 5. no postoperative pain; 6. no resorption.
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery; D012886:Skull / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods