“Opposite semilunar” variant of Burow triangle in rotation and advancement flaps

The Burow triangle is an expedient suitably conceived either to facilitate sliding of the flap and avoid folds due to differences in skin distension or to correct coaptation of 2 cutting edges with a different length. In some cases, the triangle cannot be drawn in the right position either because o...

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Published inThe Journal of craniofacial surgery Vol. 22; no. 6; p. 2193
Main Authors Boggio, Paolo, Annali, Giordana, Pertusi, Ginevra, Bellinzona, Federica, Bornacina, Carlo, Ferri, Simona, Giani, Christian, Colombo, Enrico
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2011
Subjects
Aged
Carcinoma, Basal Cell - surgery
Cicatrix - prevention & control
Esthetics
Eyelid Neoplasms - surgery
Head and Neck Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Lip Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Rotation
Surgical Flaps
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Summary:The Burow triangle is an expedient suitably conceived either to facilitate sliding of the flap and avoid folds due to differences in skin distension or to correct coaptation of 2 cutting edges with a different length. In some cases, the triangle cannot be drawn in the right position either because of a particular anatomic site, for example, in proximity to commissures and openings, or because it is contraindicated to avoid unwelcome scar lines. In these cases, a semilunar ablation opposite to the direction of Burow triangle could be a valuable alternative. We report 3 cases where the opposite semilunar variant of Burow triangle was used in critical areas of the face.
ISSN:1536-3732
DOI:10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182324188