Simple method of designing a bilobed flap.
In the present study, we devised a new method of designing bilobed flaps. This method makes the flap easy to draw and has the merits of diffusing the tension on the flap and minimizing the dog-ear. We used this flap in 16 patients with face and head skin defects and obtained good results.
Iida
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Department of Plastic Surgery, Akita Red Cross Hospital, Kamikitate, Japan.
Ohsumi
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Tonegawa
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Tsutsumi
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps