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The extended V-Y flap.

J J Pribaz1, C H Chester, D T Barrall

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 1, 1992
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The extended V-Y flap effectively reconstructs facial defects by adding a transpositional limb. This modification enhances closure for large defects, especially where tissue is limited, yielding excellent cosmetic outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Dermatologic Surgery

Background:

  • Facial defects from lesion excision pose reconstruction challenges.
  • Standard V-Y advancement flaps have limitations in mobilizing tissue for large defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe and evaluate the extended V-Y flap technique.
  • To assess its efficacy in reconstructing complex facial defects.

Main Methods:

  • Modification of the standard V-Y advancement flap by adding an extension limb.
  • Utilizing this limb as a transposition flap for distal defect closure.
  • Application in various facial areas including temporal, scalp, forehead, and nasal regions.

Main Results:

  • The extended V-Y flap effectively closes large facial defects.

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  • It is particularly useful in areas with limited subcutaneous tissue.
  • Excellent cosmetic results and aesthetically pleasing reconstructions were achieved.

    • Conclusions:

    • The extended V-Y flap is a valuable modification for facial defect reconstruction.
    • It offers improved reconstructive capabilities compared to the standard V-Y flap.
    • This technique provides superior aesthetic outcomes in challenging anatomical locations.