Dermatosurgical pearls: Ying-Yang flap for reconstruction of a circular defect in the presternal region

Authors

  • S. Kordeva Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior – Sofia Author
  • B. Okulmus Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior – Sofia Author
  • K. G. Tchernev Jr Onkoderma – Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery – Sofia Author
  • G. Tchernev Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Medical Institute of Ministry of Interior – Sofia; Onkoderma – Clinic for Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatologic Surgery – Sofia Author

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15.06.2026

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Vol. 62 No. 4 (2026): Medical Review

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Letter to the Editor

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Kordeva, S., Okulmus, B., Tchernev Jr, K. G. ., & Tchernev, G. (2026). Dermatosurgical pearls: Ying-Yang flap for reconstruction of a circular defect in the presternal region. Medical Review, 62(4), 71-72. https://journals.mu-sofia.bg/index.php/mr/article/view/927