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Perforator plus supraclavicular flap for reconstruction following resection of extensive recurrent basal cell carcinoma of face: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Basal cell carcinomas are common facial malignancies with minimally invasive treatment approaches effective in the majority of cases. Recurrent aggressive lesions pose significant challenges and need wide local excision with major reconstruction. Geriatric patient with multiple comorbidities needs customized reconstructions to minimize morbidity. We present a case of longstanding invasive confluent basal cell carcinoma involving right cheek, ear lobule, and retroauricular area. The perforator plus variant of supraclavicular flap was successfully used for closure of the large defect.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf012

Authors: Anup Thapa, Prajjwol Luitel, Sujan Paudel, Asim Shrestha, Ankit Sharma

Institutions: Tribhuvan University, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050