Lower eyelid and malar/palpebral groove reconstructions with a V-Y skin flap after skin tumor removal

INTRODUCTION: The most commonly used flaps for the reconstruction of the lower eyelid and malar/palpebral groove are cervicofacial flaps owing to their horizontal traction, which results in a lower risk of ectropion and canthal dystopias. V-Y skin flap is not often used for the fear of the vertical...

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Main Author: Mariane Campagnari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 2016-12-01
Series:Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica
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Online Access:http://www.rbcp.org.br/export-pdf/1783/en_v31n4a05.pdf