Combined superficial temporal fascial flap with free dermis-fat graft to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
;
(6): 16-17, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-240396
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To introduce a method to reconstruct hemifacial atrophy (Romberg's disease).</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Through a temporal incision, the compound grafts of pedicled superficial temporal fascial flap and free dermis-fat were inserted into the cheek to correct soft tissue depression on the face. The dermis-fat was harvested from gluteal crease site.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>6 cases were treated with this technique. 3 to 10 months' follow-up showed satisfactory results and few resorption of the compound grafts.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The mentioned technique is simple and reliable in reconstructing bulk defects of the face.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Surgical Flaps
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Transplantation
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Adipose Tissue
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Epidemiology
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Age of Onset
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Dermis
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Subcutaneous Tissue
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Facial Hemiatrophy
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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