Zunaira saleh2 days ago
Principles of flap design
(A) . In general, flap base dimension (x) must not be less than height dimension (y) and should preferably be approximately x = 2y. (B) When a releasing incision is used to reflect a two-sided flap, the incision should be designed to maximize flap blood supply by leaving a wide base. The design on the left is correct; the design on the right is incorrect. (C) When a “buttonhole” occurs near the free edge of the flap, blood supply to the flap tissue on the side of the hole away from the flap base is compromised.
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