Oncological excision surgery in the oral and maxillofacial area often amputates important structures or open cavities (sinus, nose, mouth) which are usually “closed”. Disappearance of an eye, tongue, soft palate or cheek raises serious issues regarding the resumption of partial or total functions of that region, in terms of social reintegration of the patient. In the cephalic extremity, the reconstruction material is limited, so that specialists resort to resources located away from the defect to achieve closure or coverage. The temporal flap is not used very often, although this procedure has the advantages of lower costs and a shorter healing time.
Keywords:- facial reconstruction
- maxilla oncology.
- temporal myofascial flap