Burow's triangle advancement flaps for excision of two closely approximated skin lesions

Dermatol Surg. 1999 Aug;25(8):622-5. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.1999.99053.x.

Abstract

The Burow's triangle advancement flap can be adapted to simultaneously remove two closely approximated cutaneous lesions. Possible technical variants and their limitations are discussed. Four clinical cases are presented. This technique gives good cosmetic results and reduces operating time.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Facial Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / surgery*
  • Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Sunlight / adverse effects
  • Surgical Flaps*