Background: Large lateral cheek defects can be challenging to reconstruct. Several approaches to reconstruction of these defects have been reported. In the case presented here, we describe an alternative reconstruction method for this type of surgica...
Background: The rising incidence of cutaneous non-melanoma skin cancers underscores the need for individualized reconstruction, particularly for cheek defects that pose distinctive anatomic and functional challenges. This study aimed to analyze recon...
The objective of this study was to evaluate whether the extent of tumor resection and free flap reconstruction influences functional outcome and complications in patients with solid malignancies of the cheek. Therefore, we retrospectively assessed re...
Background: Restoring the integrity of the lower eyelid presents a complex surgical challenge due to its lamellar structure and the high risk of complications. Among these, ectropion is the most frequent and troublesome outcome. Objective: This study...
27 May 2009
When the editor asked me to write something related to the chin, I (B.M.Z.) told him I would like to concentrate on the soft tissue of the perioral and chin region, something previously not presented before in this Journal specifically or anywhere. D...
21 May 2014
Lip and cheek adhesion to the opposing alveolus with complete or partial loss of the vestibular dimension represents a challenging problem for reconstruction. It usually occurs due to primary inadequate vestibular soft tissue repair following complic...
13 November 2015
The objective of this study is to report a large, rare, and ulcerative infiltrated skin lesion. Its diagnosis, therapeutic management, and progress are described. The patient is a 78-year-old white man, who presented with a 12-month ulcerative perfor...
Background/Objectives: Currently, there is a lack of a comprehensive classification system for soft-palate defects that provides synthetic information to guide functional reconstructive treatment. Our awareness, shaped by extensive experience, of the...
The objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of buccinator myomucosal island flaps for tongue reconstruction following malignant tumor resections. A retrospective study was performed on 52 patients who underwent tongue reconstruct...
In the past, lip reconstruction after ablative surgery has been performed by primary closure and more recently by free flap transfer technique. Cheek’s skin flap has been used to reconstruct the lower lip cutaneous portion. This study presents...
Background: Myomucosal cheek flaps are currently considered the main reconstructive option for small to moderate oral cavity defects. Many reconstructive techniques following the resectioning of oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) have been p...
Three-dimensional (3D) facial models have been increasingly applied in orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, and various medical fields. This study proposed an approach to reconstructing 3D facial models from standard orthodontic frontal and lateral im...
Background/Objectives: Facial soft tissue thickness (FSTT) data are extensively utilized in forensic and medical sciences, serving as a foundational element for craniofacial reconstruction and identification methods. This study aims to analyze the di...
Background: The reverse superior labial artery (rSLA) island flap can be used to reconstruct the cheek, ala, columella and vestibule of the nose when other techniques appear insufficient or impractical. The aim of this case series was to present appl...
Background: Malignant eyelid tumours present a considerable challenge in the field of ophthalmic oncology, necessitating a combination of precision oncological care and meticulous reconstruction to ensure the preservation of eyelid functionality and...
(1) Background: The reconstruction of cutaneous defects following surgical procedures in the nasal pyramid presents a challenge due to the limited amount of available tissue. In cases of larger defects, skin from adjacent units is used. Traditionally...
6 January 2024
Study Design: Descriptive study of 17 patients with primary or secondary reconstruction using a supraclavicular flap. Objective: Describe the different options for primary and secondary reconstruction using the supraclavicular flap, as well as the co...
Purpose: Reconstructive options for mucosal defects of the oral cavity resulting from the resection of tumors include primary closure, mucosal and split thickness skin grafts, pedicle flaps, and microvascular free flaps. Lately the use of an acellula...
The forehead and temporal region are frequent areas of skin cancer development. After tumor removal, reconstruction must be performed, maintaining the frontal–temporal line of the scalp and symmetry of the eyebrows in an attempt to hide the scars wit...
This study introduces a free-style perforator based island flap (PBIF) for the reconstruction of skin defects. From March 2012 to December 2022, a retrospective investigation was conducted on patients who underwent reconstruction for facial defects d...
We report a case of 10-year-old Indian girl with history of multiple superficial angiomyxoma, presented with three months history of painless right upper lid swelling. There were no visual dysfunctions. Previously, the patient had multiple superficia...
The treatment of bite wounds to the face is discussed controversially in relation to surgery and antibiotics. The aim of this study is a retrospective evaluation of 111 cases of animal bite injuries to the face that presented to our unit of oral and...
Background: Multi-dimensional facial imaging is increasingly used in hospital clinics. A digital twin of the face can be created by reconstructing three-dimensional (3D) facial images using facial scanners. Therefore, the reliability, strengths, and...
The buccal fat pad, also called the Bichat’s fat pad (BFP), is an encapsulated fat mass located in the cheek. This type of specialized fat mass can be used both as a pedicular or free graft in various surgeries and approaches. Due to its easy a...
This case study highlights the use of cinematic rendering (CR) in preoperative planning for the excision of a cyst in the oral and maxillofacial region of a 60-year-old man. The patient presented with a firm, non-tender mass in the right cheek, clini...
Introduction: The planning of oral reconstruction after tumor resection is a pivotal point for head and neck surgeons. It is mandatory to consider two aspects: the size of the surgical defect and the complexity of the oral cavity as an anatomical reg...
27 October 2023
Study Design: Retrospective with follow-up. Objective: This study described the long-term outcomes of patients who received either conservative or surgical treatment for zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. It accounted for the perspectives o...
Background/Objectives: In the context of facial surgery, particularly reconstructive procedures, sensory recovery is a critical yet often underexplored aspect of functional rehabilitation. Sensory-motor recovery can be considered a key marker of inte...
Trogopterus xanthipes (Sciuridae, Rodentia) is a medium-sized flying squirrel species in the monotypic genus Trogopterus, and is endemic to China. It is distinguishable from other squirrels by the long black hairs on the inner and outer sides at the...
Optimal functional outcomes in oncologic patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCCA) of the tongue and floor of the mouth require good lingual mobility, adequate facial competence, the cheek suction effect and dental rehabilitation with osseointegra...