[Application of the island skin flap to repair facial soft tissue defects].
We have applied the island skin flap for facial reconstruction and repair in 45 cases with very satisfactory results. The advantages of the island flap are: (1) having relatively long and flexible pedicle for transfer, (2) having good blood supply, (3) with well-matched color and texture and (4) avoiding the second operation. The characteristics and technical problems are discussed in the paper.
Department of Plastic Surgery, Second Affiliated Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou.
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