Reconstructive

316) Which of the following statements regarding the Zitelli modified bilobe flap is TRUE?

A. Uses narrow angles (60 degrees) between lobes
B. Best used to repair skin defects of the upper third of the nose
C. Is elevated in the subdermal plane
D. Reduces the pin cushion effect in the nasal skin
E. Base usually positioned medially




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Baker S.: Major Nasal Reconstruction, Chapter 49 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Second Edition, p.p. 606-607, 2002

Baker S.: Major Nasal Reconstruction, Chapter 59 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, p.p. 807-820, 2009



316) D        Reduces the pin cushion effect in the nasal skin