Plastic Surgery Key

Subcutaneous Pedicle Flaps J. N. BARRON M. N. SAAD The use of subcutaneous pedicle flaps in the repair of cheek and neck defects is governed by the same basic principles…

Double-Z Rhomboid Plasty for Reconstruction of Facial Wounds F. N. GAHHOS EDITORIAL COMMENT This is a good alternative procedure, particularly for defects in which there is no mobility for correction…

Rhomboid-to-W Flap H. BECKER The rhomboid-to-W flap eliminates many of the problems associated with other flaps (1, 2, 3). The rhomboid defect is converted into a W-shaped scar, which is…

Rhombic and Rhomboid Schwenklappen-Plasty E. ROGGENDORF EDITORIAL COMMENT The reader will find this chapter difficult to assimilate. The mathematics are correct and helpful in the planning of flaps; however, one…

Transposition Cheek Skin Flaps: Rhombic Flap and Variations J. P. GUNTER R. W. SHEFFIELD EDITORIAL COMMENT The editors commend this flap to you. The detailed explanation of the base geometry…

Triangular and Hatchet Subcutaneous Pedicle Skin Flaps A. J. J. EMMETT It is the natural elasticity of skin that enables defects to be closed, and it has been usual to…

V-Y Advancement Skin Flaps E. G. ZOOK R. C. RUSSELL These flaps have an excellent blood supply from subcutaneous tissue and are ideal for use on the face (1, 2,…

Temporo-Parietal Fascial Flap to Cover “Silastic” Framework in Ear Reconstruction S. OHMORI In employing Cronin’s technique using a silicone frame in the repair of microtia (1), I found that the…

Lateral Neck Skin Flap for Earlobe Reconstruction S. ZENTENO ALANIS The author has developed a technique for earlobe reconstruction that creates a normal-appearing lobe (1, 2, 3). FLAP DESIGN AND…

Roll-Under (Or Fold-Under) Flap for Release of Earlobe Contractures J. R. LEWIS JR. EDITORIAL COMMENT As pointed out by the author, this technique is also applicable to secondary face lifts…