Rotation Advancement Flap
for Cheek Reconstruction
after Removal of a Malignant Melanoma
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with a melanoma of the cheek. Most cancers in this
area are due to sun exposure.
Abstract for Melanoma Guidelines of Care
Article for Staging of Melanoma |
Defect after
Excision.
A one cm margin was used. |
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A large scalp rotation advancement flap is created and sewn in position. |
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This picture
shows the one week result. |
This picture
shows the 2 week result. |
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This picture
shows the 6 week result. |
This picture
shows the 6 week result. (Note the large scar on the chin was an old
preexisting scar. ) |
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This picture
shows the3 month result. (Note the large scar on the chin was an old
preexisting scar. ) |
This picture
shows the7 month result. (Note the large scar on the chin was an old
preexisting scar. ) |
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