Application of hatchet flap for buccal tissue defect / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the therapeutic effect of hatchet flap for buccal tissue defect.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The hatchet flap was designed beside the tissue defect and advanced to cover the defect.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Since 2006, 13 cases were treated with primary healing and no flap loss. The size of the flaps ranged from 1.8 cm x 2.0 cm to 2.5 cm x 3.5 cm. All the cases were followed up for 3 months to 1.5 years. The postoperative appearance was satisfactory with inconspicuous scar.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Hatchet flap is very suitable for the buccal tissue defect with satisfactory cosmetic result. The facial natural figure is protected very well.</p>