Numerical analysis of the V-Y shaped advancement flap

Highlights • We propose a finite element analysis of the V-Y advancement flap. • The key roles of elasticity and natural tension of the skin have been analysed. • Minimizing the closure force at the flap apex differs from the shortest gap. • The optimal choice of the corner stitch is consistent with...

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Published inMedical engineering & physics Vol. 37; no. 10; pp. 987 - 994
Main Authors Remache, D, Chambert, J, Pauchot, J, Jacquet, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2015
Elsevier
Subjects
Biomechanics
Computer Simulation
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures
Elasticity
Finite Element Analysis
Finite element method
Human skin
Humans
Hyperelasticity
Mechanics
Models, Biological
Physics
Radiology
Skin Physiological Phenomena
Surgical Flaps
V-Y advancement flap
Finite element method
V-Y advancement flap
Human skin
Hyperelasticity
Finite Element Method
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Summary:Highlights • We propose a finite element analysis of the V-Y advancement flap. • The key roles of elasticity and natural tension of the skin have been analysed. • Minimizing the closure force at the flap apex differs from the shortest gap. • The optimal choice of the corner stitch is consistent with the surgeon’s technique.
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ISSN:1350-4533
1873-4030
DOI:10.1016/j.medengphy.2015.08.005