Temporal artery‐based forehead flap

Abstract

The historical development of the forehead flap is reviewed, and an operative experience using delayed and nondelayed techniques in 30 cases is described. The reliability of the forehead flap is evaluated with regard to patient morbidity and correction of deformity and dysfunction in such sites as the cheek, lip, corner of the mouth, floor of the mouth, tongue, pharyngeal wall, and tonsil. Analyses include length of hospital stay and complications, as well as the relationship of these factors to the methods employed in the reconstructive processes. The advantages and disadvantages of the various techniques are illustrated using individual cases.

Axial Pattern Flap Based on the Cutaneous Branch of the Superficial Temporal Artery in Dogs: An Experimental Study and Case Report

“…9 A similar flap in humans, the "scalping forehead" flap, has been used for cutaneous maxillofacial reconstruction. [10][11][12] The purpose of this study was to determine the anatomic guidelines and viability of an axial pattern flap based on the cutaneous branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA) in dogs.…”

“…A study investigating the cutaneous vascular supply to the canine and feline temporal region showed that the cutaneous branch of the STA could potentially support an axial pattern flap 9 . A similar flap in humans, the “scalping forehead” flap, has been used for cutaneous maxillofacial reconstruction 10–12 . The purpose of this study was to determine the anatomic guidelines and viability of an axial pattern flap based on the cutaneous branch of the superficial temporal artery (STA) in dogs.…”