[Reconstruction of both eyebrows with scalp flaps with the anastomotic branch in occipital region of superficial temporal artery as the pedicle].
Yan Li, Shaoping Li, Mingliang Yang
Abstract
Yan Li, Shaoping Li, Mingliang Yang
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of the reconstruction of both eyebrows with scalp flaps with pedicles supplied by superficial temporal arteries. METHODS: The parietal branch of the superficial temporal and its anastomotic branch of occipital artery at temporoparietal region on the same side were designed as the pedicles, with which two scalp flaps on temporoparietal and temporo-occipital regions with reverse directions were employed to restore the eyebrows on both sides. RESULTS: Four patients were treated with this method with satisfactory appearance and survival rate (100%). The reconstructed eyebrows appeared symmetrical and heavy. CONCLUSION: Scalp flaps with the anastomotic branch at occipital region of superficial temporal artery as the pedicle might be a good choice for the reconstruction of lost eyebrows.
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OBJECTIVE: To explore the effects of the reconstruction of both eyebrows with scalp flaps with pedicles supplied by superficial temporal arteries. METHODS: The parietal branch of the superficial temporal and its anastomotic branch of occipital artery at temporoparietal region on the same side were designed as the pedicles, with which two scalp flaps on temporoparietal and temporo-occipital regions with reverse directions were employed to restore the eyebrows on both sides. RESULTS: Four patients were treated with this method with satisfactory appearance and survival rate (100%). The reconstructed eyebrows appeared symmetrical and heavy. CONCLUSION: Scalp flaps with the anastomotic branch at occipital region of superficial temporal artery as the pedicle might be a good choice for the reconstruction of lost eyebrows.
Key concepts: Superficial temporal artery, Occipital artery, Scalp, Anastomosis, Medicine, Anatomy, Occipital region, Surgery