“Opposite semilunar” variant of Burow triangle in rotation and advancement flaps

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Nov;22(6):2193-4. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182324188.

Abstract

The Burow triangle is an expedient suitably conceived either to facilitate sliding of the flap and avoid folds due to differences in skin distension or to correct coaptation of 2 cutting edges with a different length. In some cases, the triangle cannot be drawn in the right position either because of a particular anatomic site, for example, in proximity to commissures and openings, or because it is contraindicated to avoid unwelcome scar lines. In these cases, a semilunar ablation opposite to the direction of Burow triangle could be a valuable alternative. We report 3 cases where the opposite semilunar variant of Burow triangle was used in critical areas of the face.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / surgery*
  • Cicatrix / prevention & control
  • Esthetics
  • Eyelid Neoplasms / surgery
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Lip Neoplasms / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Rotation
  • Surgical Flaps*