Versatility of Extended Lateral Forehead Flap in Coverage
of Full Thickness Facial Burns- A Case Report
Volume 6 - Issue 3
Vijay Yashpal Bhatia1*, Shailendra Bhrigunath Singh1, Sruja Dipakbhai Narola2, Kena Maheshbhai Patel2, Ranjit
Raghubhai Zapadiya2 and Rahul kaushik2
- 1Consultant plastic surgeon, Sterling Hospital, Ahemdabad, India
- 2Resident doctor , NHL Municipal medical college , Ahemdabad, India
Received: May 18, 2021 Published:June 02, 2021
Corresponding author: Vijay Yashpal Bhatia, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Sterling hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 380059, India
DOI: 10.32474/SCSOAJ.2021.06.000239
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Abstract
Lateral forehead flap a versatile flap based on the superficial temporal artery is a perfect match for restoration of the facial
defect, we present here a case where in this flap was used to cover the full thickness defect of the left cheek with loss of the left
alveolar sulcus associated with ectropion of the left lower lid due to burns giving an adequate tissue cover and contour of the face.
Keywords: Facial Defect; Superficial Temporal Artery; forehead Flap
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