Galea Frontalis Myofascial Flap for Cribriform and Paracribriform Areas



Galea Frontalis Myofascial Flap for Cribriform and Paracribriform Areas


H. COSTA

A. CEREJO





EDITORIAL COMMENT

This chapter and the one following (Chapter 9) demonstrate a reliable and accessible method of covering defects in the cribriform area, which may prevent cerebrospinal fluid leaks.


The galea frontalis flap (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) is highly vascularized and versatile. The flap may be used on either a wide or narrow pedicle for a variety of craniofacial problems.




INDICATIONS

Reconstructions using this flap are primarily applicable for defects of the cribriform and paracribriform areas, orbital roof, and frontal sinus. The flap also can be used for defects after various craniofacial-defect corrections, maxillofacial injuries (such as Le Fort II and III fractures), cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, and tumor ablation of the anterior cranial fossa (3, 4, 5).

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Jun 26, 2016 | Posted by in General Surgery | Comments Off on Galea Frontalis Myofascial Flap for Cribriform and Paracribriform Areas

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