Temporalis Muscle-Coronoid Swing and Forehead Skin Island Flap Reconstruction of the Orbit after Maxillectomy

Authors

  • Ryner Jose C. Carrillo Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Mariano B. Caparas Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v21i1-2.839

Keywords:

Forehead flap, temporalis muscle, coronoid, orbit, reconstructive surgical procedures, maxillectomy

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.

 

Keywords: Forehead flap, temporalis muscle, coronoid, orbit, reconstructive surgical procedures, maxillectomy

 

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Published

2005-11-29

How to Cite

1.
Carrillo RJC, Caparas MB. Temporalis Muscle-Coronoid Swing and Forehead Skin Island Flap Reconstruction of the Orbit after Maxillectomy. Philipp J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg [Internet]. 2005 Nov. 29 [cited 2024 Apr. 24];21(1-2):49-51. Available from: https://pjohns.pso-hns.org/index.php/pjohns/article/view/839

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1-2 (2006): Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Section

Surgical Innovation and Instrumentation

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