title: Double V-Y advancement flaps in the reconstruction of skin defects of the anterior lower limb.
abstract: A double V-Y advancement flap based upon a vertical subcutaneous pedicle was assessed for reconstruction of moderate sized defects of the anterior lower leg. The technique is described and the results of a retrospective analysis of thirteen cases are given. The procedure has proven to be a reliable alternative means of providing skin cover in this area.
authors.affiliation: West of Scotland Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, Canniesburn Hospital, Bearsden, Glasgow.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Blair
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Bainbridge
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Knight
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000502:physiology*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*