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A Model of Free Tissue Transfer: The Rat Epigastric Free Flap

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Onder Tan¹, Bekir Atik, Duygu Ergen

¹Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Erzurum, Turkey. mdtan@atauni.edu.tr

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Summary

The retroangular flap is effective for facial reconstruction beyond the nose and glabella. This study demonstrates its successful use in nasal, eyelid, and cheek defect repair, offering a valuable alternative for midface reconstruction.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

The retroangular flap has historically been limited to nose and glabella defect reconstruction.
Expanding its application is crucial for broader reconstructive capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the retroangular flap for a wider range of facial defects.
To assess the potential of the retroangular flap in reconstructing nasal, eyelid, and cheek areas.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 12 retroangular flap reconstructions in 11 patients.
Defects included nasal (4), lower eyelid (4), upper eyelid (2), and cheek (1).
Mean follow-up duration was 13.2 months.

Main Results:

All 12 retroangular flaps demonstrated successful survival.
No patients required revisional surgical procedures.
Satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcomes were achieved in all cases.

Conclusions:

The retroangular flap is a versatile and reliable option for small to moderate midface defects.
Its application can be safely extended to reconstruct nasal, eyelid, and cheek defects.
This flap represents a valuable alternative in facial reconstructive surgery.