Temporoparietal fascia flap in intra-oral reconstruction without split thickness skin graft cover: a case report.

[oral submucous fibrosis]

The temporoparietal fascia flap with its long rotational axis and extensive mobilisation properties , can provide vascularised tissue to repair the most distant areas in the orofacial region . The donor site morbidity is minimal with a well-concealed scar hidden in the hair -bearing scalp . However , the temporoparietal fascia flap is usually used together with a split thickness skin graft . This leads to one more donor site causing increased morbidity . In this case temporoparietal fascia flap was used for an intra-oral reconstruction in a case of oral submucous fibrosis , without a split thickness skin graft cover . The healing was excellent and the flap provided a good surface for remucosalisation .