Resurfacing large cheek defects with rotation flaps from the neck.
A neck flap based on the midline many provide excellent cover for large cheek defects. The technical aspects of planning and replacement, with emphasis on positioning to prevent ectropion of the lower lid, are presented. Alone, or in conjunction with the multiple excision technique, this flap can produce a superior cheek surface.
D002610:Cheek / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009333:Neck; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous