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Temporalis Myofascial Flap Effectiveness

Egypt3 participantsStarted 2022-03-01

Plain-language summary

This research is conducted as trial to improve lifestyle of patients with cranio-maxillofacial defects following major insults like trauma or tumor resection in form of speech problems or dysphagia by usage temporalis myofascial flap and assessment of it's effectiveness

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients with: * TMJ ankylosis * Osteomyelitis following mucormycosis * Following tumor resection like maxillectomy or temporal bone resection * Following orbital exentration due to tumors or infections * Following massive trauma * Facial reanimation Exclusion Criteria: * • History of head \& neck embolization as it may compromise blood supply of the flap * Extensive tumors involving maxillary artery * History of head \& neck radiation or chemotherapy * Temporalis muscle wasting due to any reason * Bad general condition

What they're measuring

Assessment of versatility of temporalis myofascial flap in reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial defects in means of flap viability, healing and epithelization

Timeframe: 6 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05298969

SponsorAssiut University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09

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