Local Hatchet Flap for Facial Skin Defects Reconstruction in Special Areas
Authors: Yong Pan; Yufeng Ai1; Huiyuan Li1; Shuzhong Guo1
Source: Dermatologic Surgery, Volume 30, Number 9, September 2004 , pp. 1256-1260(5)
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing
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Abstract:
Background. The local hatchet flap has been used to reconstruct skin defects of the face with satisfactory results. Cosmetically, it has advantages over other local flaps when skin defects are located in special areas such as the eyelid. Objective. The purpose of this study was to examine the application of local hatchet flaps for facial defect reconstruction, especially in cases where reconstruction is classically difficult for cosmetic and functional rehabilitation. Methods. We report an illustrated case series. Results. In this study, all four cases achieved satisfactory functional and cosmetic results using the local hatchet flap. Conclusions. The local hatchet flap is an effective and simple alternative for reconstructing facial defects in special areas of the face, offering good cosmetic results and satisfactory function.YONG PAN, MD, PHD, YUFENG AI, MD, HUIYUAN LI, AND SHUZHONG GUO, MD, PHD, HAVE INDICATED NO SIGNIFICANT INTEREST WITH COMMERCIAL SUPPORTERS.Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30388.x
Affiliations: 1: Department of Plastic Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an, PR China; and
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