[Composite midfacial flap vascularized by the facial artery: a preliminary anatomic study].
M LaurentjoyeA-S RicardM BondazJ BergeC Majoufre-LefebvreP Caix
Published in: Revue de stomatologie et de chirurgie maxillo-faciale (2012)
Both facial artery anastomoses are recommended as blood supply for composite midfacial flaps. Preoperative imaging should be used systematically to assess the vascular network before harvesting.