TΗΕ ISLAND FLAP ΙΝ DERMAL TUMORS
Keywords:
Flaps, dermal tumors,Abstract
Three cases of reconstruction of a defect on the face were treated with the forehead island flap based οη the superficial temporal artery. The anatomy and the surgical method is described and the bibliography is reviewed. This is an alternative method for facial reconstruction.
Key words: Flaps, dermal tumors.
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