Use of cervicofacial flap for reconstruction of extensive facial damage following Mohs surgery: a case report
Introduction: Facial skin cancer can be very challenging to surgical treatment. Reconstruction with cervicofacial flap is an adequate option when extensive damage is present. We describe a surgical procedure for complex lesions with high morbidity potential. Case study: 69-year-old woman wi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD)
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Surgical & Cosmetic Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.surgicalcosmetic.org.br/Content/imagebank/pdf/v12/12_n4_869_en.pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Facial skin cancer can be very challenging to surgical treatment. Reconstruction with cervicofacial flap is an adequate option when extensive damage is present. We describe a surgical procedure for complex lesions with high morbidity potential.
Case study: 69-year-old woman with a large, recurring sclerodermiform basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in the left zygomatic area. Due to the lesion characteristics, we opt to perform Mohs surgery. A cervicofacial flap was used with good aesthetic results and no relapse.
Discussion: The cervicofacial flap is ideal for extensively damaged areas and can be used as an alternative to skin graft. |
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| ISSN: | 1984-8773 |