The bipedicle flap revisited.
BACKGROUND
There is little written in dermatologic literature on bipedicle advancement flaps.


OBJECTIVE
In this paper we review the technique, case examples (many of which have not been described in the literature), benefits, and disadvantage of the bipedicle flap.


CONCLUSIONS
We believe the bipedicle flap to be a much under-used flap in superficial soft tissue reconstruction. We suggest that this flap be actively considered as a reconstructive option for a variety of defects on multiple body sites.
Flint
I D
ID
Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
Siegle
R J
RJ
D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000473:pathology; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D015626:Tissue Expansion / Q000379:methods