Outcome Analysis of Local Flaps Reconstruction after Excision of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Face: Single Institutional Experience of Forty Cases

Introduction e most common malignant tumours of the face are (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma. [1] BCC constitutes more than three quarters of skin cancers of the face [2] .Risk factors for BCC include sun exposure, fair skin type, ionising radiation, advanced age, immunosuppression [3] BCCs of the face are almost always curable when detected and treated early, [4] various treatment options are available for reconstruction after excision of tumour of the face from skin graft to local or distant flaps for resurfacing of defect. While the results of skin graft are less than satisfactory for large areas to cover, distant flaps are bulky with a poor colour match. Skin grafts takes several weeks to stabilise and match with the recipient site. Contracture may develop in the longterm follow-up. [5] Local flaps provide reasonable option for reconstruction of facial defects with good colour and texture match and good success rate.