Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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For patients with healthy skin in the cervical region, the expanded cervical flap method is highly recommended for resurfacing facial skin defects. Many methods exist that use an expanded cervical flap. However, a gold standard for selecting the appropriate method for each patient is lacking. Here, we introduce 5 basic principles for how to use an expanded cervical flap and an algorithm for selecting the appropriate method. ⋯ By using this algorithm and following five basic principles, all facial defects except for those on the nose and forehead can be resurfaced using an expanded cervical skin flap.