Ruiz Salas V. A Novel Approach to the Reconstruction of a Large Surgical Defect in the Cheek.
J Clin Med 2023;
12:7750. [PMID:
38137818 PMCID:
PMC10744117 DOI:
10.3390/jcm12247750]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Large lateral cheek defects can be challenging to reconstruct. Several approaches to reconstruction of these defects have been reported. In the case presented here, we describe an alternative reconstruction method for this type of surgical defect. Detailed Case Description: We present one patient with a large basal cell carcinoma on his lateral left cheek who underwent a complete tumor removal by Mohs surgery and was left with a defect 6 × 6 cm in size. This large defect was closed by performing a double transposition flap under local anesthesia.
RESULTS
Both flaps survived with no loss. The immediate and long-term outcomes were satisfactory, preserving functionality with good cosmetic results.
CONCLUSIONS
Cheek defect reconstruction with the double transposition flap is simple and reliable, with good aesthetic and functional outcomes. It may be considered as an alternative reconstructive method for this type of defect, in an appropriate context.
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