[Evaluation of derma and fat combined pedicled superficial temporal fascia flap for reconstruction of facial depression].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the curative effect of derma and fat combined pedicled superficial temporal fascia flap for reconstruction of facial depression.


METHODS
Postoperative follow-up and comparative study were performed. 10 cases of facial depression deformities were involved, in which 5 cases were hemifacial atrophy, and 5 cases were branchial arch maldevelopment.


RESULTS
Postoperative follow-up for 1-3 years showed that the method produced better results in branchial arch depression than in hemifacial atrophy. The combined tissue used in plomb of branchial arch maldevelopment had a low ratio of anaphase absorption, maintaining a satisfactory long-term full contour. In plomb of hemifacial atrophy, the anaphase absorption ratio of the was combined tissue approximately 20%-40%.


CONCLUSIONS
The noxa of depression ought to be noticed when this method is used in reconstruction of facial depression. The exorbitant plomb is inadvisable for facial depression of branchial arch maldevelopment. However, in facial depression of hemifacial atrophy, in considering anaphases absorption, the suitable exorbitant plomb is reasonable for better future results.
Zou
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Feng
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Shi
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005145:Face / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps