The horn flap: a curved V-Y advancement flap with lateral pedicle.
The Horn Flap, a curved V-Y advancement flap with a radially based subcutaneous pedicle, has proven to be a versatile, reliable method of reconstruction following excision of small facial lesions, particularly in the medial canthal area. Entry of the pedicle on the radial, or concave, side makes significant advancement possible.
O'Donnell
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Cork Regional Hospital, Ireland.
Briggs
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Condon
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D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*