title: The bilateral dog-ear transposition flap.
abstract: An original technique is presented for the closure of circular defects that cannot be closed primarily without undue tension. The technique involves the creation of dog-ear tissue, which is then fully utilized in the closure. The technique involves no sacrifice of normal tissue and results in a relatively short, cosmetically acceptable scar.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*