Applicability of bilobed transposition flaps in extranasal locations

Authors

  • Bárbara Vieira Granja Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sao Joao Local Health Unit (ULS), Porto, Portugal , Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal Author
  • Carlos Marques Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Local Health Unit (ULS), Vila Real, Portugal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25251/84zcss45

Keywords:

bilobed flap, dermatology, extranasal bilobed flap, surgery

Abstract

The bilobed flap is a local transposition flap originally described for the reconstruction of surgical defects of the nose. Its success and versatility are well recognized in this anatomical region; however, its use in extranasal reconstructions is less common. We present 5 clinical cases of extranasal applications of the bilobed flap that highlight its versatility across a wide range of anatomical sites. The locations include the hand (n = 1), foot (n = 1), ear and periauricular region (n = 1), chin (n = 1), and temporal region (n = 1). The surgical defects ranged from medium to large in size, with maximum diameters between 20 and 55 mm. All procedures were performed in a single session under local anesthesia, with no associated complications. All patients achieved good functional and aesthetic outcomes.

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Published

01/05/2026

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 6 (2025): Dermatology Online Journal

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Case Presentation

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