Clinical application of Reading man flap / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the effect of Reading man flap for the closure of round or elliptical-shaped defect.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Based on the asymmetric Z flaps, F1 (triangular flap) and F2 (rectangular flap) flaps were designed to cover the round or elliptical-shaped defects. The flaps size ranged from 0.8 cm x 0.8 cm to 9.0 cm x 8.0 cm.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>From 2008 to 2011, 32 cases were treated without infection or dog-ear deformity. Less than 5% of local necrosis happened in one flap, which healed spontaneously after dressing. Delayed healing happened in 5 cases. The scar after operation was inconspicuous.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Reading man flap can be designed flexibly. It is a good option for the closure of round or elliptical-shaped defects.</p>