title: The versatility of the temporoparietal fascia flap in head and neck reconstruction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The temporoparietal fascia flap (TPFF) is a versatile tool in head and neck reconstruction. This article aims to describe the spectrum of TPFF applications through a series of case studies and related review of the literature.
  
  
  METHODS
  Medical records were reviewed to identify cases that represent major TPFF application categories. A literature review was performed to support the presentation and discussion of each case category.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Seven cases were identified each representing a distinct application category. These included auricular reconstruction, hair-bearing tissue transfer, facial soft tissue augmentation, cutaneous and mucosal oncologic defect repair, reconstruction after salvage laryngectomy, skull base reconstruction, and orbital reconstruction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The TPFF is a uniquely versatile tool in head and neck reconstructive surgery. Outstanding in its pliable, ultra-thin yet hardy and highly vascular form, the temporoparietal fascia flap is a workhorse for the creative head and neck reconstructive surgeon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. ryancoll@med.umich.edu
authors.forename: Ryan M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Collar
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zopf
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Brown
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fung
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D006257:Head; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D060053:Transplant Donor Site / Q000601:surgery*