Abstract
BACKGROUND The local hatchet flap has been used to reconstruct skin defects of the face with satisfactory results. Cosmetically, it has advantages over other local flaps when skin defects are located in special areas such as the eyelid. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the application of local hatchet flaps for facial defect reconstruction, especially in cases where reconstruction is classically difficult for cosmetic and functional rehabilitation. METHODS We report an illustrated case series. RESULTS In this study, all four cases achieved satisfactory functional and cosmetic results using the local hatchet flap. CONCLUSIONS The local hatchet flap is an effective and simple alternative for reconstructing facial defects in special areas of the face, offering good cosmetic results and satisfactory function.
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