FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves creating oval flap having axial blood circulation and feeding pedicle having skin, subcutaneous fat and its own fascia on the lateral chest surface between the anterior and middle axillary lines. The flap is transferred to the defect region and attached to its boundaries. Tension or skin defect taking place in the donor area, the feeding pedicle is transferred back to the donor area with its cosmetic adjustment being carried out after transecting the feeding pedicle when flap coalescence is completed. EFFECT: reduced risk of traumatic complications; improved cosmetic effectiveness. 2 cl, 3 dwg
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2002-01-10—Published
2000-07-10—Filed