ABSTRACT
Objective To study the method of repairing the periorbit tissue defect using a forehead myocutaneous flap transplantation. Methods The retrospective investigation was performed in 6 cases of the periorbit tissue defect being repaired with the forehead flap with a pedicle of superficial temporal ves-sels and fascia during 2001 to 2007 by mierosurgieal techniques. The size of transplantatcd skin flap ranged from 2.5 cm×3.0 cm to 8 cm×5 cm. Results Six cases of forehead flap transplantation with a superficial temporal vessels and fascia pedicle were completely survival and achieved aesthetic contouring. Conclusion The method of forehead flap transplantation with a superficial temporal vessels and fascia pedicle is a safe and potent choice for the reconstruction of the periorbit tissue defect.