The Bipedicle Flap Revisited

1994; Wiley; Volume: 20; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1524-4725.1994.tb02623.x

ISSN

2374-846X

Autores

Ivan D. Flint, Ronald J. Siegle,

Tópico(s)

Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques

Resumo

background . There is little written in dermatologic literature on bipedicle advancement flaps. objective . In this paper we review the technique, case examples (many of which have not been described in the literature), benefits, and disadvantages of the bipedicle flap. conclusions . We believe the bipedicle flap to be a much under‐used flap in superficial soft tissue reconstruction. We suggest that this flap be actively considered as a reconstructive option for a variety of defects on multiple body sites.

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