[Vascularized outer-table calvarial bone flaps to repair depressed disfigurement of face]

Utilizing the superficial temporal artery as the pedical, seven vascularized outer-table calvarial bone flaps have been raised for the reconstruction of a variety of craniofacial deformities. Satisfactory results were obtained. The advantages of the flap include: 1. proximity to the operative field; 2. it is a membranous bone similar to that of the facial bone; 3. it is more or less malleable, so that it can be formed into different shapes, in different sizes and thickness; 4. donor-site scar is inconspicuous; 5. no postoperative pain; 6. no resorption.