Reconstruction Options Following Wide Excision of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face
- Author:
Khoo Hau Chun
;
Enda Gerard Kelly
;
Mohd Ali Mat Zain
;
Farrah-Hani Imran
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Carcinoma;
basal cell;
face;
reconstructive surgical procedures;
surgical flaps;
grafting;
skin
- MeSH:
Carcinoma, Basal Cell
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2015;5(2):70-74
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Basal cell carcinoma is the commonest skin malignancy diagnosed in Malaysia. Surgery is the recommended
treatment of choice with the lowest failure rate provided a clear margin is obtained. However, the defect may be too
large to be repaired primarily. Formal reconstruction using grafts and flaps should be done to achieve the optimal
aim of maintaining the integrity, function and cosmetic patient outcome. Three reconstructive methods are described
in this series to restore the facial defect following the wide local excision. The procedures described were peri-alar
crescentic advancement flap, nasolabial rotational flap and full thickness skin graft using supraclavicular skin. This
series highlights the usage of the procedures based on solid foundation and principles, without compromising the
desired outcomes for the patient.
- Full text:P020151210364427076229.pdf
