Temporalis Myofascial Flap Effectiveness

The Efficacy of Temporalis Myofascial Flap in Reconstruction of Various Cranio-maxillofacial Defects

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05298969

Enrollment

Registered

2022-03-28

Start date

2022-03-01

Completion date

2024-03-31

Last updated

2022-03-28

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Conditions

Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms

Keywords

Temporalis flap, Maxillofacial defects, Reconstruction

Brief 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

Interventions

PROCEDURETemporalis Myofascial flap

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

Study design

Allocation

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Intervention model description

Assessment of temporalis myofascial flap effectiveness in reconstruction of cranio-maxillofacial defects

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Yes

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

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Assessment of versatility of temporalis myofascial flap in reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial defects in means of flap viability, healing and epithelization	6 months postoperatively	Assessment by regular follow up by pin bricks

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Assessment of phonation and swallowing efficacy postoperatively	6 months postoperatively	Assessment will be done in regular follow up visits by video fluoroscopy , trials of swallowing and phonation will be assessed by phoniatricians

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026