Long-term complications of the galeal-frontalis myofascial flap in craniofacial surgery
โ Scribed by K. Fukuta; C. Avery; I. T. Jackson
- Book ID
- 104652345
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1993
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 237 KB
- Volume
- 16
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-0130
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โฆ Synopsis
Frontal contour irregularities, sensory deficit of the forehead and loss of frontalis muscle function may occur following elevation and use of the galeal-frontalis flap. These three problems were evaluated retrospectively using a questionnaire and clinical examination in 48 cases. Frontal contour deformities were seen in 9 cases. Hypoesthesia of the forehead and weakness of eyebrow movement were seen in 30 and 35 patients, respectively. It was found that a number of patients had not noticed their deformities before the examination. The postoperative complications of the galeal-frontalis flap seemed to be of no concern to the patients.
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