Superficial Temporal Artery Perforator Flap: Indications, Surgical Outcomes, and Donor Site Morbidity

Superficial Temporal Artery Perforator Flap: Indications, Surgical Outcomes, and Donor Site Morbidity

The aim of this retrospective case series was to discuss indications, surgical outcomes, and donor site morbidity in the use of superficial temporal artery perforator (STAP) flaps in intra-oral or extra-oral facial reconstruction. This study involved 9 patients treated with a STAP flap at the Maxill...

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Main Authors:	Raffaele Rauso, Giovanni Francesco Nicoletti, Enrico Sesenna, Carmelo Lo Faro, Fabrizio Chirico, Romolo Fragola, Giorgio Lo Giudice, Gianpaolo Tartaro
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:	Dentistry Journal
Subjects:	superficial temporal artery island flap intraoral defect free flap combination reconstructive surgical procedures donor site morbidity
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/8/4/117

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