Field guide to local flaps

Local skin flaps are an integral part of the dermatologic surgeon's reconstruction efforts. An understanding of the basic categories of flaps and their characteristics is essential. This article reviews the broad categories of flaps and common examples of each.

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Published inDermatologic clinics Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 65
Main Authors Heniford, B W, Bailin, P L, Marsico, Jr, R E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1998
Subjects
Face - surgery
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Skin Diseases - surgery
Skin Transplantation - methods
Surgical Flaps
Suture Techniques
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Summary:Local skin flaps are an integral part of the dermatologic surgeon's reconstruction efforts. An understanding of the basic categories of flaps and their characteristics is essential. This article reviews the broad categories of flaps and common examples of each.
ISSN:0733-8635
1558-0520
DOI:10.1016/S0733-8635(05)70487-3