Letters to the Editor
Another Name for a Useful Flap
May 2003
W e’re writing to offer a simpler name that we use to describe the closure illustrated by Dr. Lance Brown’s "Surgical Challenge" column, which debuted in your February 2003 issue.
Although the repair is accurately described as multiple (three) A to T flaps used to close a circular defect, we prefer to call this closure a “Mercedes Flap” for obvious reasons.
The utility of this closure is indispensable to our Mohs practice, and we feel that most reconstructive surgeons currently recognize this simplified name.
The following reference also identifies the “Mercedes” name as descriptive for the triple A to T advancement tripod closure.
1. Tamir G, Birkby CS, Berg D. Three-point advancement closure for skin defects. J Cutan Med Surg. October 1999; 3(6):288-92.
Thanks for taking this into consideration and sharing it with the readers of Skin & Aging.
S. Ray Peterson, M.D.
Leonard H. Goldberg, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Dermsurgery Associates, Houston
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Do you have a question or comment? Or would you like to discuss an idea for an article? If so, please feel free to contact us.
Write: Larisa Hubbs, Executive Editor
83 General Warren Blvd., Ste. 100
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (800) 237-7285 ext. 216
Fax: 610-560-0502
E-mail: lhubbs@hmpcommunications.com
W e’re writing to offer a simpler name that we use to describe the closure illustrated by Dr. Lance Brown’s "Surgical Challenge" column, which debuted in your February 2003 issue.
Although the repair is accurately described as multiple (three) A to T flaps used to close a circular defect, we prefer to call this closure a “Mercedes Flap” for obvious reasons.
The utility of this closure is indispensable to our Mohs practice, and we feel that most reconstructive surgeons currently recognize this simplified name.
The following reference also identifies the “Mercedes” name as descriptive for the triple A to T advancement tripod closure.
1. Tamir G, Birkby CS, Berg D. Three-point advancement closure for skin defects. J Cutan Med Surg. October 1999; 3(6):288-92.
Thanks for taking this into consideration and sharing it with the readers of Skin & Aging.
S. Ray Peterson, M.D.
Leonard H. Goldberg, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Dermsurgery Associates, Houston
Share Your Ideas
Do you have a question or comment? Or would you like to discuss an idea for an article? If so, please feel free to contact us.
Write: Larisa Hubbs, Executive Editor
83 General Warren Blvd., Ste. 100
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (800) 237-7285 ext. 216
Fax: 610-560-0502
E-mail: lhubbs@hmpcommunications.com
W e’re writing to offer a simpler name that we use to describe the closure illustrated by Dr. Lance Brown’s "Surgical Challenge" column, which debuted in your February 2003 issue.
Although the repair is accurately described as multiple (three) A to T flaps used to close a circular defect, we prefer to call this closure a “Mercedes Flap” for obvious reasons.
The utility of this closure is indispensable to our Mohs practice, and we feel that most reconstructive surgeons currently recognize this simplified name.
The following reference also identifies the “Mercedes” name as descriptive for the triple A to T advancement tripod closure.
1. Tamir G, Birkby CS, Berg D. Three-point advancement closure for skin defects. J Cutan Med Surg. October 1999; 3(6):288-92.
Thanks for taking this into consideration and sharing it with the readers of Skin & Aging.
S. Ray Peterson, M.D.
Leonard H. Goldberg, M.D., F.R.C.P.
Dermsurgery Associates, Houston
Share Your Ideas
Do you have a question or comment? Or would you like to discuss an idea for an article? If so, please feel free to contact us.
Write: Larisa Hubbs, Executive Editor
83 General Warren Blvd., Ste. 100
Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (800) 237-7285 ext. 216
Fax: 610-560-0502
E-mail: lhubbs@hmpcommunications.com
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