TY - JOUR
AR - SCR-2020-10-108
TI - An Anchor Flap as a Novel Method for Large Forehead Defects Reconstruction
AU - Jundziłł , Arkadiusz
AU - Karolina , Pisanko
AU - Malinowski , Łukasz
AU - Męcińska-Jundziłł , Kaja
AU - Tomasz , Kloskowski
AU - Neska-Długosz , Izabela
AU -  Grzanka , Dariusz
AU - Pokrywczyńska , Marta
AU - Witmanowski , Henryk
JO - Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2020
DA - Wed 21, Oct 2020
SN - 2613-5965
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.SCR.2020.10.08
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/an-anchor-flap-as-a-novel-method-for-large-forehead-defects-reconstruction_SCR-2020-10-108 
KW -   Oncologic reconstruction, soft-tissue defect, anchor flap, tumor resection, local flaps of the face
AB - Background: Extensive forehead defects remain a challenge in reconstructive surgery. The choice of
reconstruction method is a significant clinical problem, not only for cosmetic reasons but also because of
possible complications. The anchor flap provides a promising solution for large (7 cm diameter) skin defects
reconstruction in the temple area. In this article, we describe a novel method for extensive forehead defects
reconstruction.
Methods: We present a method for reconstruction of forehead skin defect with an Anchor flap after tumor
resection. A 78-year-old female patient who received oncologic reconstruction in the present study were
included.
Results: There were no early or late complications during the two years of the follow-up period. The flap
survived without partial or complete necrosis, infection, or other complications. The aesthetic outcome was
very satisfying and well documented.
Conclusion: The Anchor flap enables to achieve tension-free frontotemporal defect closure after tumor
resection, with satisfactory clinical and aesthetic results. This method is a reliable reconstructive surgical
technique for the reconstruction of extensive forehead defects.