PMC7270228_01
Preoperative squamous cell carcinoma.
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F1
The tumor was excised with a 5-mm safety margin, and no tumor was intraoperatively confirmed at the wound margins (Fig 1).
Design of the lateral orbital flap.
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F2
The island flap was designed outward from the defect (Fig 2).
Elevation of the lateral orbital flap.
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F3
The island part was elevated (Fig 3) and transferred to the defect, the wound was closed, and the drain was placed at the pedicle site (Fig 4).
The lateral orbital flap covering the defect.
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F4
The island part was elevated (Fig 3) and transferred to the defect, the wound was closed, and the drain was placed at the pedicle site (Fig 4).
Seven months postoperatively.
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F5
Good color and texture matching was achieved, and condition of the flap 7 months after the operation is shown in Figure 5.