Precision Splitting of the Temporalis Muscle Flap for Postradiation Skull Base Osteoradionecrosis: A Prospective and Single-Arm Clinical Study.
BACKGROUND Temporalis muscle flap (TMF) reconstruction is common for postradiation skull base osteoradionecrosis (ORN). However, the whole TMF may be too large, causing difficult tunnel passage, tearing, and choanal atresia, while an overly small TMF risks pedicle damage and incomplete coverage. Safely harvesting an ap...