Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4119313 | Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryThis paper describes modifications to the design of the keystone design island flap for the reconstruction of oncological defects. In particular, the paper outlines a spectrum of modifications to the design that permit the design to be tailored to a broad range of reconstructive needs, factoring in the anatomical location of the soft tissue defect and the quality of the integument in that locality. The biomechanics of the flap are also discussed in detail.
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Authors
Marc D. Moncrieff, John F. Thompson, Jonathan R. Stretch,