Helical Rim Advancement Flap
Jan 14, 2024
IT'S MOHS MONDAY!
Have you ever been challenged with repairing a Mohs defect on a helical rim? Well, this is one of my favorite repair options for helical rim defects!
Repair: The Earlobe-Based Advancement Flap (ELBAF) aka The Helical Advancement Flap
Patients heal beautifully 🙌🏼 !
Have you ever performed this repair?
Click ➡️ LINK to watch a great video that shows how to perform a helical advancement flap.
PRACTICE TIPS
• I often use 5-0 Vicryl for epidermal sutures (Convenient because it allows the sutures to absorb and no need for suture removal. Patients have had no tissue reactivity in my experience)
• Removal of Burow's triangle to inferior lobe will allow flap to slide easier into defect and ensure a tension free closure
• Cartilage DOES NOT need to be sutured
• Ensure you EVERT your sutures where defect repaired to avoid a notch along the rim!
Hope this helps!
~Theresa (TheresaSurgDermNP) ❤️
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