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Soft tissue reconstructive choices for craniofacial reconstruction

T A Mustoe1, C J Corral

  • 1Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Medical School, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1995
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Local flaps, including skin, fascia, and muscle, are viable options for scalp reconstruction due to rich blood supply. Microvascular reconstruction is increasingly the standard for complex craniofacial needs.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • The scalp possesses an extensive blood supply, facilitating reconstructive techniques.
  • Various local tissues, including skin, fascia, and muscle, are available for flap-based reconstruction.
  • Anatomical considerations and reconstructive challenges influence flap selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the available local and regional flaps for scalp reconstruction.
  • To discuss the application of these flaps in various clinical scenarios.
  • To highlight the role of microvascular reconstruction in craniofacial surgery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of anatomical vascular supply to the scalp.
  • Classification of local scalp flaps (skin, temporoparietal fascia, subgaleal, temporal fascia).

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  • Description of muscle flaps (temporalis, pectoralis, latissimus, splenius capitis, trapezius) and their vascular pedicles.
  • Discussion of random vs. axial flap applications.
  • Evaluation of microvascular reconstruction techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Local flaps based on the superficial temporal artery (skin, fascia) are well-vascularized.
    • Temporalis muscle flaps utilize branches of the internal maxillary artery.
    • Scalp, galeal, and pericranial flaps can be designed as random or axial flaps.
    • Regional muscle flaps can reach the skull base.
    • Microvascular reconstruction offers reliable and versatile solutions.

    Conclusions:

    • A variety of local and regional flaps are available for scalp reconstruction.
    • Flap choice depends on anatomical factors and reconstructive goals.
    • Microvascular reconstruction has become a standard for complex craniofacial reconstruction.