Anterior rotation of the temporalis muscle for prevention of temporal hollowing in cranial surgeries: Esthetic and patient-reported outcomes

Temporal hollowing is a common cosmetic complication following pterional craniotomies. To address this issue, we evaluated the efficacy of anterior rotation of the temporalis muscle at closure. Although this technique is not new and has been generally reported, no research studies have been conducted to evaluate its objective and patient-reported outcomes in the long term.

 Ignacio J. Barrenechea1, Micaela Clerici2, César Cordero Ramírez2, Luis Márquez1, Sabrina C. Miralles3, Ernesto Adrian Moretti2. Anterior rotation of the temporalis muscle for prevention of temporal hollowing in cranial surgeries: Esthetic and patient-reported outcomes. 14-Mar-2025;16:90