Occipital forehead pedicle for one-stage repair of defects of the upper third of the face
Chavoin, J.P.; Lauwers, F.; Grolleau, J.L.; Costagliola, M.
Annales de Chirurgie Plastique et Esthetique 41(6): 644-650
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0294-1260 PMID: 9768173 Document Number: 464110
The authors describe a reconstruction technique for defects of the superior third of the face using a fascio-cutaneous flap with a forehead paddle supplied by an occipital pedicle. This flap has been successfully used in three cases to cover defects of the temporo-zygomatic area indeed, the superior part of the cheek. Our three patients presented recurrent cutaneous carcinoma, a local and general poor condition. This process suits reliability and easiness to a good carcinologic, functional and aesthetic result.