Background: In transposition flaps, thicker tissue and higher degrees of rotation are associated with increased pivotal restraint; however, limited experimental data exist quantifying the degree to which these affect flap biomechanics. The use of artificial skin models in conjunction with digital image correlation technology allows for investigation into biomechanical properties of skin flaps.
Objective: To quantify the effects of tissue thickness and rotational angles on pivotal restraint within transposition flaps using artificial skin models.
Background: Post-Mohs reconstruction of distal nasal defects is challenging. Many repair options exist, each with advantages and disadvantages. Utilization of a Burow's graft in combination with manipulation of the underlying nasal cartilages with interdomal sutures is an underreported yet effective repair option.
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