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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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Dermatologic clinics Vol. 16; no. 1; p. 65
Main Authors:	Heniford, B W, Bailin, P L, Marsico, Jr, R E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
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
DOI:	10.1016/S0733-8635(05)70487-3