Medial canthal area reconstruction with horizontal advancement flap.
The medial canthal area is a common site for the development of skin cancer, the reconstruction of this area can be challenging for the dermatologic surgeon. The author describes the reconstruction of a defect measured about 1.5 × 1.5 cm, localized on the inner canthal area of the left eye with a horizontal advancement flap.
Dermatology Department, Garcia de Orta Hospital , Almada , Portugal.
João
J
Goulão
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000601:surgery*; D005142:Eyelid Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*