title: The rhombic bilobed flap, a simple, geometrically designed flap.
abstract: We describe a combination of the common rhomboid flap and bilobed flap and provide an example of its use. The rhombic bilobed flap is simple to use and is associated with fewer complications, such as pin-cushioning and standing cone deformities, while minimizing the risk of skin necrosis and tension on the flap.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Yoshiaki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Sakamoto
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Hideo
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nakajima
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
authors.forename: Kazuo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kishi
keywords: Bilobed flap; rhomboid flap; skin cancer; skin flap