The Temporalis Muscle Flap for Palate Reconstruction: Case Series and Review of the Literature

Abstract Introduction The temporalis myofascial (TM) is an important reconstructive flap in palate reconstruction. Past studies have shown the temporalis myofascial flap to be safe as well as effective. Free flap reconstruction of palate defects is also a popular method used by contempo...

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Main Authors: Tara Brennan, Tristan M. Tham, Peter Costantino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2017-02-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0037-1598653