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Results: All flaps were successfully transferred, the results of facial aesthetics were satisfactory in all patients. There was one partial necrosis in the region most to the pedicle ofthe FRF and one wound dehiscence. The complications were heated with local conservative methods, the wuom s were delayed healing. Follow-up periods varied between 9 and 20 months (mean follow up 13.2 months) and all of the patients are survival during uhich lhere was one recurrence. Conclusioni The TMF and the FRF are easy to haruest and low morbidity, and compatible with the principles ofoncologic resection. which should be considered the method of choice in repair of large orbito-ma\illofacial surface defects after resection of the tumors.