title: The temporal suspension flap for malar defects: a novel technique.
abstract: Close opposition of full-thickness skin grafts to the recipient wound bed is felt to be critical for graft survival. This is usually accomplished by bolster dressings, basting sutures, or both. Herein, we describe a facile and rapid technique for placing quilting sutures in full-thickness grafts on the ear using a plain gut suture with a short, straight needle. This technique is especially valuable in facilitating precise approximation of grafts within the fossae of the anterior ear. In our experience, this approach promotes graft survival and produces excellent cosmetic results.
authors: Mohs Micrographic Surgery Unit, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
authors: Isaac
authors: I
authors: Zilinsky
authors: Nimrod
authors: N
authors: Farber
authors: Oren
authors: O
authors: Weissman
authors: Hadar
authors: H
authors: Israeli
authors: Eyal
authors: E
authors: Winkler
authors: Josef
authors: J
authors: Haik
mesh_terms: D004483:Ectropion / Q000601:surgery; D004954:Esthetics; D005143:Eyelids / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques; D015050:Zygoma / Q000601:surgery*