Flaps pedicled on the superficial temporal artery and vein in facial reconstruction: A versatile option with a venous pitfall

• Published in: Journal of plastic surgery and hand surgery Vol. 45; no. 4-5; pp. 178 - 187
• Main Authors: Ausen, Kjersti, Pavlovic, Ivan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sweden Informa Healthcare 01.09.2011; Taylor & Francis
• Subjects: Face - surgery; facial reconstruction; heparin; Humans; Hyperemia - etiology; pedicled flaps; Postoperative Complications; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods; Salvage Therapy; Scalp - blood supply; Superficial temporal artery; Surgical Flaps; Temporal Arteries; Veins; venous congestion; venous stasis

Abstract Flaps pedicled on the superficial temporal vessels are versatile in reconstruction of the face and scalp. Various tissues can be harvested and flexible pivot points and long pedicles allow for them to reach the entire face. Colour and texture match is good, and morbidity at the donor site i...