The rhomboid transposition flap re-evaluated.
The rhomboid flap has proved to be a useful local pedicle flap for repair of full-thickness defects near free margins. The rhomboid flap utilizes the dynamics of both rotation and transposition of tissue. An analysis of rhomboid closures demonstrates its applicability for the repair of eyelids, the nose, and defects of the oral lips.
D000328:Adult; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005145:Face / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps