ABSTRACT
The use of local regional flaps is often the most practical and easy means of reconstruction in the management of head and neck tumors. The temporalis muscle coronoid swing has been used to reconstruct the orbital floor and is described in literature as early as 1983. Difficulty is encountered when the medial wall and orbital floor are completely removed and a temporalis muscle-coronoid swing is rendered insufficient for orbital reconstruction. Objective: To describe a combination of forehead island flap and temporalis muscle-coronoid swing in orbital reconstruction. Design: Surgical Innovation/ Case Report. Subject: 12-year-old female with recurrent maxillary chondroblastic osteosarcoma one year after chemotherapy. Methods: The course of tumor excision and defect reconstruction is described. Results:There was no diplopia or other morbidity.There was minimal added operative time for reconstruction with acceptable results. Conclusion: Local flaps can be combined in order to repair the orbital floor. Acceptable function with minimal cosmetic deformity can be achieved with less extensive surgery. (Author)
ABSTRACT
Acute laryngeal trauma is a great challenge for the otoloaryngologist. Early recognition, accurate evaluation and proper treatment may be crucial to immediate survival and long-term function. Objective:To describe an endoscopically-guided open reduction and adaptation plate fixation of an acute laryngeal fracture secondary to vehicular accident. Methods: a. Study Design: Surgical Innovation/ Case Report b. Setting:Tertiary Hospital in Metro Manila Results: Post-operative follow-up showed good vocal fold function and arytenoid position, with no food regurgitation, signs of aspiration or penetration on fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing Conclusion: Endoscopic guidance allows higher magnification minimizing iatrogenic mucosal damage during manipulation. (Author)