A new design for superficial temporal fascial flap for reconstruction of the eyebrow, upper and lower eyelids, and lacrimal system in one-stage procedure: medusa flap.
Reconstruction of the eyebrows, eyelids, and destroyed lacrimal drainage system is a challenging procedure for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. In the case presented, a superficial temporal fascial flap was designed for reconstruction of the eyebrow, upper and lower eyelids, and lacrimal drainage system in a one-stage procedure in facial burn patient. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first combined reconstruction of the eyebrow, upper and lower eyelids, and lacrimal drainage system in one surgical procedure with pedicled superficial temporal fascial flap including skin island and buccal mucosal graft. During the 1-year follow-up period, no complication was encountered and patient healed uneventfully.
Bozkurt
Mehmet
M
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey. drmbozkurt@yahoo.com
Kulahci
Yalcin
Y
Kapi
Emin
E
Karakol
Percin
P
D000293:Adolescent; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000601:surgery*; D005138:Eyebrows; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007765:Lacrimal Apparatus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps