LONG-TERM COMPLICATIONS OF THE GALEAL-FRONTALIS MYOFASCIAL FLAP IN CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY

Frontal contour irregularities, sensory deficit of the forehead and lo ss of frontalis muscle function may occur following elevation and use of the galeal-frontalis flap. These three problems were evaluated retr ospectively using a questionnaire and clinical examination in 48 cases . Frontal contour deformities were seen in 9 cases. Hypoesthesia of th e forehead and weakness of eyebrow movement were seen in 30 and 35 pat ients, respectively. It was found that a number of patients had not no ticed their deformities before the examination. The post-operative com plications of the galeal-frontalis flap seemed to be of no concern to the patients.