The study of expanded tri-lobed flap in a rabbit model: possible flap model in ear reconstruction?

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The study of expanded tri-lobed flap in a rabbit model: possible flap model in ear reconstruction?

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Abstract Background Local flaps are widely used in reconstructive surgery. Tri-lobed skin flap is a relatively new flap and there has been no experimental model of this flap. This flap can be used for repair of full thickness defects in the face, ears and alar region. Based on the size of ears in a rabbit, we designed a model of ear reconstruction using expanded tri-lobed flap. Local flaps are more advantageous in that they provide excellent color and texture matching up with those of the fac...

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2003-12-01

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Yüreklý Yakup / Etensel Barlas / Yazici Mesut / Copcu Eray / Balkaya Muharrem

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BMC Surgery

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/3/13

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Surgery

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