Coronal incision with preserved temporoparietal fascia

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The conventional or zigzag bicoronal incision has been widely used in craniofacial surgery. Unfortunately, after the incision, the temporoparietal (TP) fascia has to be abandoned because of its vascular or structural damages. OBJECTIVE: The author describes a technique to preserve the TP fascia during the incision. METHODS: The coronal incision stopped at the subcutaneous plane. The dissection continued subcutaneously under the posterior edge of the incision as in the elevation of TP fascia. After cutting through the TP fascia, the dissection continued anteriorly in the subgaleal plane as in the coronal dissection. RESULTS: A total number of 15 craniofacial patients underwent bicoronal incision with this technique. The time spent for preservation of the TP fascia was 10 to 15 minutes for both sides. CONCLUSION: The bicoronal incision with preserved TP fascia as described provides an alternative to the patient who may need TP fascia for future uses. © 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.