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Revista Cubana de Cirugía

versión On-line ISSN 1561-2945

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ROCHA REMON, Pável; FONSECA PICHS, Alejandro  y  GONZALEZ SANTANA, Andy. Versatility of the temporal myofascial flap for reconstruction after oncological surgery. Rev Cubana Cir [online]. 2019, vol.58, n.3  Epub 01-Sep-2019. ISSN 1561-2945.

Introduction:

The magnitude of the resections of head and neck tumors depends on the tumor size, the adequacy of the margins and factors inherent to the patient. The temporal muscle is an excellent option for reconstructing defects in areas surrounding its implantation site.

Objective:

To demonstrate the versatility of the temporal myofascial flap for reconstruction after oncological head and neck surgery, at the “Camilo Cienfuegos Gorriarán” Provincial University Hospital from January 2017 to December 2018.

Methods:

A retrospective review of the operative reports of the cases intervened with oncological head and neck surgery was performed in the maxillofacial surgery service; A sample was taken from patients who underwent reconstruction of the surgical defect, using a temporal myofascial flap.

Results:

12 patients underwent reconstruction immediately, in a single surgical time. The defect occurred mainly in skin lesions. The average age of the patients was 66.2 years. An equitable distribution in terms of sex was observed, with 6 patients for each group. Follow-up ranged from 2 to 20 months, with a mean of 11.25 months, of which all the patients were alive and controlled.

Conclusions:

The temporary flap continues to be a valid option for reconstruction in head and neck cancer surgery. Necrosis did not occur in the revised series, which makes it a very safe flap, with good aesthetic and functional results and with good tolerance to adjuvant oncospecific treatments.

Palabras clave : temporal myofascial flap; postsurgical reconstruction; oncologic surgery.

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