Subcutaneous island pedicle flaps.
Aesthetic reconstruction of cutaneous defects is dependent on the availability of matching regional tissue. The ability to transfer comparable local skin can be enhanced by the use of the subcutaneous island pedicle flap. The design, implementation, and anatomy of this flap are discussed and illustrated.
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D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005546:Forehead / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009666:Nose / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps