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Published on: December 5, 2025
The modified temporalis muscle flap in reconstruction of palate and temporal deformity
Wei Liu1, Xiaohong Chen2, Xin Ni1
1a Department of Otolaryngology , Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Key Laboratory for Pediatric Diseases of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Beijing Pediatric Research Institute , Beijing , PR China.
Purpose:
The purpose of this article was to introduce a modified temporalis muscle flap (TMF) which was used to reconstruct palate and temporal deformity.
Patient And Methods:
This was a retrospective review of the use of the modified TMF in reconstruction of palate and temporal deformity. We evaluated the result which included operative time, bleeding, necrosis, infection, facial nerve deficit, and cosmetic deformity.
Results:
All the 16 patients accepted the modified TMF surgery successfully. There were no complications. All of them were satisfied with the postoperative appearance.
Conclusions:
The modified TMF was a reliable and safe flap that can be used to reconstruct the surgical defect of plate and fill the temporal fossa.
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