Question: An 82 year old male presents with a large, ulcerated vertex scalp lesion. Biopsy confirms squamous cell carcinoma. Excision and reconstruction are planned. The reconstructive surgeon states that an Orticochea type flap will be used. Which of the following best describes this flap?

a) Local transposition flap

b) Local interpolated flap

c) Regional pedicled flap

d) Free flap

[Answer will be posted with next week's new question]

Answer to last week's question, “Topical Conversation” (September 21, 2020)

B - Medication side effect (nitropaste).