| Glabellar frown lines as a reliable landmark for the supratrochlear artery. | |
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PMID: 11077337 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Preservation of the supratrochlear vascular pedicle (SVP) during use of the paramedian forehead flap can be accomplished by the aid of Doppler imaging; however, a reliable surface landmark may be invaluable in cases where Doppler examination fails. Our observations showed that the most prominent glabellar frown lines (GFLs) are very close to the SVP; however, the actual relationship of these structures remains unclear. STUDY DESIGN: The relationship between GFLs and the SVP was investigated in 19 volunteers by the aid of Doppler imaging and in 8 cadaver heads by dissection. The distance between the GFLs and the SVP was measured. SETTING: The study took place at an academic tertiary-care facility. RESULTS: The SVP was located just at the GFLs in almost 50% of the cases and an average of 3.2 mm lateral to GFLs in the remaining cases. CONCLUSION: GFLs may serve as reliable surface landmarks in the use of the paramedian forehead flap where Doppler imaging was not helpful. |
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Authors:
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E Vural; F Batay; J M Key |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Volume: 123 ISSN: 0194-5998 ISO Abbreviation: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Publication Date: 2000 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-12-07 Completed Date: 2000-12-07 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8508176 Medline TA: Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 543-6 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Istanbul Surgery Hospital, Turkey. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arteries / anatomy & histology Forehead / blood supply* Humans Middle Aged |
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