Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
advancement flap
Reconstructive technique moving adjacent tissue forward to close a surgical defect.
Full Definition
A type of local tissue rearrangement where adjacent skin is moved forward in a straight line to close a defect without rotation. Advancement flaps are created by making relaxing incisions parallel to the defect, allowing the tissue to slide forward. This technique is particularly useful for reconstructing defects on the forehead, temple, and other areas where tissue has good mobility and the advancement can follow natural skin tension lines.
In Context
- "A bilateral advancement flap provided excellent closure of the forehead defect." — operative report
- "The advancement flap healed well with minimal distortion of the eyebrow." — postoperative assessment
Also known as
sliding flap
Don't confuse with
rotation flap
transposition flap