THE LATERAL FOREHEAD FLAP STILL A WORKHORSE FLAP IN MAXILLOFACIAL RECONSTRUCTION.

  • Plastic and oral Surgery, Mohammed V Teaching Armed Forces Hospital; Rabat ? Morocco.
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Background: The lateral forehead flap (LFF) less and less used in current practice is a very reliable flap, using the entire frontal aesthetic unit focused on the superficial temporal pedicle. We present our surgical technique, and three clinical examples that illustrate the different indications in our service; we will discuss advantages and disadvantages. Methods: Three cases of squamous cell carcinoma of cheek and nose were resected and reconstructed using the lateral forehead flap, the secondary defect was split-skin grafted. Results: All faps survived and functional outcomes are attained in all patients, with acceptable aesthetic results. Conclusions: The LFF is a robust tool in the arsenal of the reconstructive surgeon. The flap can cover several facial and intraoral defects, which would otherwise require distant flaps or free flaps. It should mastered by all facial reconstructive surgeons.

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[Fiqhi Mohammed Kamal, N-diaye Abibou and El Khatib Karim. (2018); THE LATERAL FOREHEAD FLAP STILL A WORKHORSE FLAP IN MAXILLOFACIAL RECONSTRUCTION. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 6 (Jan). 217-228] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Fiqhi Mohammed Kamal
Plastic and oral Surgery, Mohammed V Teaching Armed Forces Hospital

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/6207      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/6207

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