Temporalis Myofascial Flap Effectiveness

Assiut University3 enrolled

Overview

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

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms

Interventions

Temporalis Myofascial flapPROCEDURE

Improvement of speech and feeding quality in patients with palatal defects by temporalis myofascial flap

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

AssiutU7

Asyut, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

Assessment by regular follow up by pin bricks

Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

Secondary Outcomes

Assessment of phonation and swallowing efficacy postoperatively

Assessment will be done in regular follow up visits by video fluoroscopy , trials of swallowing and phonation will be assessed by phoniatricians

Time frame: 6 months postoperatively

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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