Composite tempororetroauricular flap for the reconstruction of the lower lid and eye socket in the elderly

Dalay A., Yavuz O., Kivanc K., Acarturk S.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.19, no.2, pp.84-88, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/bf00207921
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.84-88
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this paper, experience with the composite tempororetroauricular flap (TRF) in three elderly patients undergoing lid reconstruction and one elderly patient undergoing socket reconstruction are presented. The composite TRF allows three layered cover in orbital reconstruction. The secondary defect and scarring of the donor site is concealed behind the ear and in the hair-bearing scalp. The procedure is completed in a single stage.