Background: When traditional V-Y advancement flaps cannot span cutaneous defects, the modified Pacman™ V-Y advancement flap (Pacman™ VYAF) design increases its utility for challenging facial defects.
Objective: To describe the usage and surgical outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) defects repaired with the Pacman™ VYAF.
Methods: A retrospective review was performed on MMS defects repaired with the Pacman™ VYAF in the division of dermatologic surgery at a large academic institution between January 01, 2013 and August 01, 2019.
Results: Twenty-nine instances of Pacman™ VYAF reconstructions were identified. Reconstruction of the cheek (22/29, 76%) was the most common, followed by the temple (4/29, 14%), and the post-auricular neck (3/29, 10%). Distal flap necrosis occurred more frequently in large Pacman™ VYAF repairs (6/29, 21% of cases), requiring surgical revision in 1 case. Surgical scars from the Pacman™ VYAF are rated favorably by dermatologic surgeons.
Conclusion: The Pacman™ VYAF is a useful reconstruction option for surgical defects of the head and neck, and it is advantageous compared to traditional V-Y advancement flaps for defects with length greater than width.
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