Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1990 Jun;7(1):173-179. 10.12701/yujm.1990.7.1.173.

Reconstruction of Midface Defect with Latissimus Dorsi Myocutaneous Free Flap

Abstract

We report 2 cases of midface defect reconstructed with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous free flap. In these cases, the main points to cover the defects were as follows: 1. For the contour of zygoma and maxilla, it was well preserved without bone graft which was not used for second stage reconstruction. In first case, for application of artificial eyes and in second case, for operation after full development. 2. For the drainage of paranasal sinuses, we made the nostril with skin graft, and it was well preserved without any complications during follow up. 3. It was sufficient to cover the defect with latissimus dorsi muscle well designed before surgery and thick enough to fill the defect. 4. In second case, the remained defect of palate and maxilla was not covered for the appropriate reconstructions after full development. In conclusions, we experienced two cases of midface defect reconstructed with latissimus dorsi myocutaneous free flap without any complication and with good results.

Keyword

midface defect; latissimus dorsi free flap

MeSH Terms

Drainage
Eye, Artificial
Follow-Up Studies
Free Tissue Flaps*
Maxilla
Palate
Paranasal Sinuses
Skin
Superficial Back Muscles*
Transplants
Zygoma
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