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Use of the Temporalis Muscle Flap in the Dog
Author(s) -
TOMLINSON JAMES,
PRESNELL K. R.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
veterinary surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.652
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1532-950X
pISSN - 0161-3499
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1981.tb00634.x
Subject(s) - temporalis muscle , medicine , orbit (dynamics) , surgery , transposition (logic) , resection , temporal muscle , anatomy , linguistics , philosophy , engineering , aerospace engineering
Tissue defects resulting from radiation necrosis or monoblock resection of tumors of the orbit and periorbital area are difficult surgical problems. A temporalis muscle graft provides a simple and effective means of closing orbitonasal defects. The principles and operative approach for the use of the temporalis muscle transposition are described. A case report of temporalis muscle transposition illustrates the various beneficial effects in repairing an orbitonasal defect caused by radiation necrosis and monoblock resection of an orbital tumor. This muscle flap can also be used to provide an improved cosmetic appearance to the face after exenteration of the orbit.