Reconstruction of large facial and orbital defects by combiningfree flap transfer with craniofacial prosthesis
2016
The reconstruction of complex craniofacial and orbital defects
should satisfactorily restore functional and aesthetic
integrity. Autologous reconstruction of nasal, periorbital and
auricular facial subunits as a whole using a locoregional or a
free flap is very challenging and the results are not sometimes
ideal. With advanced technologies that are currently available
it is possible to plan and produce authentic facial prosthesis
that can satisfactory substitute these facial subunits. We
demonstrate an alternative reconstructive concept for complex
craniofacial defects based on a free flap combined with a
facial prosthesis for the replacement of periorbital or
auricular facial subunits. This approach was used in two
patients with very satisfactory results. Combination of a free
flap with a facial prosthesis may become a preferable approach
for the reconstruction of complex craniofacial defects.
Clinical outcomes of the reconstructions may be enhanced
respecting the principle of aesthetic facial subunits.
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