Variations of the Transposition Flap for Facial Reconstruction after Mohs Micrographic Surgery of the Basal Cell Carcinoma.
10.5021/ad.1995.7.2.134
- Author:
Min Jae LEE
;
Kyu Kwang WHANG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Double 30-degree angle flap;
Mohs micrographic surgery;
Nasolabial flap;
Transposition flap;
Webster 30-degree angle flap
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Basal Cell*;
Congenital Abnormalities;
Ectropion;
Eyelids;
Methods;
Mohs Surgery*
- From:Annals of Dermatology
1995;7(2):134-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND: The transposition flap is one of the most useful methods of facial reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery of the basal cell carcinoma, but occasionally some variations are needed. OBJECTIVE: We present our experience with several variations of the transposition flap to overcome the disadvantages of classic rhomboid flaps. METHODS: We performed the Webster 30-degree angle flap on the lower eyelid, the double 30-degree angle flap on the temple area and the nasolabial flap on the ala nasi. RESULTS: These variations of the transposition flap gave no complications such as ectropion, tissue distortion, protrusion, or trapdoor deformity. CONCLUSION: The variations of the transposition flap in our cases might be of help in selecting the ideal method in facial reconstruction.
