Tunneled flaps reconstruction after facial tumor resection: Retrospective study and new forehead flap
The tunneled pedicled flap is an excellent choice for reconstructing upper eyelid and nasal defects. This technique is easy to manage, can be completed in a single stage with satisfactory outcomes, and effectively hides donor site scars along natural facial lines. Moreover, it maintains facial symmetry and can be performed under local anesthesia, with or without sedation.
Authors
- Gabriele Monarchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7489-3794)
- Alberto Bianchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9374-2748)
- Paolo Balercia
- Lisa Catarzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5028-891X)
- Umberto Committeri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9444-0052)
- Enrico Betti
- Giulio Cirignaco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6830-9309)
- Mariagrazia Paglianiti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5062-9920)
- Giuseppe Consorti
Institutions
- University of Siena (IT)
- Marche Polytechnic University (IT)
- Santa Maria Nuova Hospital (IT)
- University of Catania (IT)
- Policlinico Universitario di Catania (IT)
- Ospedali Riuniti Umberto I (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JPRAS Open
- Published
- 2025-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpra.2025.10.015
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00