Tuberculosis of the Maxilla and Reconstruction of Midfacial Defect using Temporalis Muscle Flap

Abstract

ABSTRACTTuberculosis of the maxillary sinus is a rare entity which may lead to bony erosion and fistula formation. In this case, we have described a patient of tuberculosis of maxilla, a relatively uncommon entity leading to marked bony erosion with fistula formation over face, which was reconstructed using temporalis muscle flap as a reliable and one-stage procedure alternative to more complicated surgical procedures for midfacial defects.How to cite this articleKumar S, Singh HP, Agarwal SP. Tuberculosis of the Maxilla and Reconstruction of Midfacial Defect using Temporalis Muscle Flap. Int J Head and Neck Surg 2012;3(1):49-52.