The Application of Modified Kite Flap in Repairing Facial Skin Defects After Tumor Resection.

Abstract

The kite flap is widely used in the repair of facial skin defects because of its high survival rate and simple operation. However, the flap mobility of traditional kite flap is limited and needs to be improved. We conducted this survey to evaluate clinical efficacy of modified kite flap in repairing facial skin defects after tumor resection. Clinical data of 25 patients with facial skin tumors were collected and analyzed. All patients received skin defect repair with modified kite flaps after Mohs surgery. The survival conditions of the flaps were observed 24 hours after the surgery. The patients were followed up at the first month and the third month after surgery and then every 3 months thereafter. The shape and texture of the flaps, as well as the matching degree with surrounding tissues, were evaluated. All the flaps were survived without infection and healed by the first intervention. The shape and color of the flaps were all good without obvious scar. Satisfactory functional and cosmetic results were achieved in both donor sites and recipient sites. The modified kite flap is effective for the repair of facial skin defects, which has a high survival rate and larger mobility.