The auriculomastoid fasciocutaneous island flap: a new flap for orofacial reconstruction. 1996

P H Choung
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Korea.

OBJECTIVE Various designs for previously reported postauricular skin flaps have the disadvantages of being two-stage procedures, providing a limited pedicle, or requiring microvascular anastomoses. To overcome such problems, a new auriculomastoid fasciocutaneous (AMFC) island flap for orofacial reconstruction has been developed. This article presents the technique and reports the clinical results. METHODS A long ipsilateral AMFC island flap pedicled by the parietotemporal fascia and based on the parietal branches of the superficial temporal artery, the occipital artery, and the postauricular artery was designed. Twenty-five of these island flaps were used to reconstruct intraoral or external facial defects. RESULTS The fasciocutaneous flap could be extended to reach any orofacial defect as a single or compound design in a one-stage subcutaneous procedure. Compound types of AMFC island flaps, including scalp, parietal bone, or the parietotemporal fascia were performed successfully based on single vessels. The flap has the characteristics of providing thin and pliable skin, a good color match to the face, and restored sensitivity. The donor defect is designed to be closed directly and concealed behind the ear without ear deformity. CONCLUSIONS This flap is very useful in orofacial reconstruction because the skin quality equals that of the radial forearm flap, without the need for microvascular anastomoses, with many additional advantages and various modifications of design.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008416 Mastoid The posterior part of the temporal bone. It is a projection of the petrous bone. Mastoid Foramen,Mastoid Bone,Mastoid Process,Bone, Mastoid,Foramen, Mastoid,Mastoid Bones,Mastoid Processes,Mastoids,Process, Mastoid
D008866 Microsurgery The performance of surgical procedures with the aid of a microscope.
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009055 Mouth The oval-shaped oral cavity located at the apex of the digestive tract and consisting of two parts: the vestibule and the oral cavity proper. Oral Cavity,Cavitas Oris,Cavitas oris propria,Mouth Cavity Proper,Oral Cavity Proper,Vestibule Oris,Vestibule of the Mouth,Cavity, Oral
D009777 Occipital Bone Part of the back and base of the CRANIUM that encloses the FORAMEN MAGNUM. Basilar Bone,Basilar Bones,Bone, Basilar,Bone, Occipital,Bones, Basilar,Bones, Occipital,Occipital Bones
D010294 Parietal Bone One of a pair of irregularly shaped quadrilateral bones situated between the FRONTAL BONE and OCCIPITAL BONE, which together form the sides of the CRANIUM. Bone, Parietal,Bones, Parietal,Parietal Bones
D002648 Child A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL. Children
D004431 Ear, External The outer part of the hearing system of the body. It includes the shell-like EAR AURICLE which collects sound, and the EXTERNAL EAR CANAL, the TYMPANIC MEMBRANE, and the EXTERNAL EAR CARTILAGES. External Ear,Outer Ear,Ear, Outer,Ears, External,Ears, Outer,External Ears,Outer Ears
D005145 Face The anterior portion of the head that includes the skin, muscles, and structures of the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, and jaw. Faces

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