title: [Application of temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps pedicled with orbicularis oculi muscle for sub-orbital defects].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the therapeutic effect of temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps pedicled with orbicularis oculi muscle (00M) for sub-orbital defects.
  
  
  METHODS
  16 cases with sub-orbital defects were treated. The expanders were implanted at temporal-zygomatic region at the first stage. At the second stage, temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps pedicled with OOM were designed and transferred to repair the suborbital defects.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the expanded flaps survived completely. 11 cases were followed up for 3 months to 3 years. The flaps had no contracture with a good match of color and texture with surrounding tissue. The scar was also inconspicious.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The temporal-zygomatic expanded flaps can be used for large size defects below orbit. It is very flexible, leaving minimal morbidity for the whole face.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China.
authors.forename: Wen
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Yang-qun
authors.initials: YQ
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Yoang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Tang
authors.forename: Chuan-de
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Zhe
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Mu-xin
authors.initials: MX
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: Wei-wei
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Chun-mei
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Han
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D015626:Tissue Expansion; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult