CHSJ

Curr Health Sci J, vol. 45, no. 4, 2019

Palatal Reconstruction after Major Surgical Excision

[Case report]

A. CIUCA (1), A. GRECU (2), M. CIUREA (3), E.M. CIUCA (4), A.I. SALAN (4)

1) University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania 2) Orthopedics Clinic, Emergency County Hospital Craiova, Romania 3) Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania 4) Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania


Abstract:

Oncological excision surgery in the oral and maxillofacial area amputates important structures or open cavities (sinus, nose, mouth) which are usually "closed". The disappearance of an eye, tongue, soft palate or cheek, raises serious issues regarding the resumption of partial or total functions of that region, in terms of social reintegration of the patient. In the cephalic extremity, the reconstruction material is limited, so specialists resort to resources located away from the defect to achieve closure. The temporal flap isn’t used very often, although this procedure has the advantages of a shorter time for surgery and for healing.


Keywords: Temporal myofascial flap, facial reconstruction, maxilla oncology



Corresponding: Eduard Mihai Ciuca, Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, Romania, e-mail: ciucaeduard@yahoo.com


DOI 10.12865/CHSJ.45.04.11 - Download PDF
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