“Sorting hat” flap as a modification of the classic A-T flap

This article presents a case study featuring a novel modification of the A-T flap, termed the "Sorting Hat" flap, employed in dermatologic surgery for facial reconstruction. In the treatment of an 89-year-old male's squamous cell carcinoma lesion on the forehead, the "Sorting Hat...

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Published in:Dermatology reports 2024-11, Vol.16 (4)
Main Authors: Gualdi, Giulio, Petruzzellis, Alessandra, Ariasi, Cesare, Amerio, Paolo, Monari, Paola
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case Report
dermatologic surgery
Flap
skin cancer
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Summary:This article presents a case study featuring a novel modification of the A-T flap, termed the "Sorting Hat" flap, employed in dermatologic surgery for facial reconstruction. In the treatment of an 89-year-old male's squamous cell carcinoma lesion on the forehead, the "Sorting Hat" flap, introduced as an innovative alternative, eliminates the need for Burrow triangles and relies on flap shape for inconspicuous scarring and favorable cosmetic outcomes.
ISSN:2036-7392
2036-7406
DOI:10.4081/dr.2024.9907