[New progress of perforator flap repair].
OBJECTIVE
To introduce the new progress of perforator flaps as an new reconstruction technique.


METHODS
The literature both at home and abroad was reviewed, and the research findings of different perforator flaps were summarized.


RESULTS
The advantage of perforator flaps versus musculocutaneous flaps was the reduced morbidity of the donor site with preservation of the nerves, muscles and deep fascia. The postoperative complications at donor sites reduced.


CONCLUSIONS
Perforator flap was the new and reliable technique for reconstruction of tissue defect and may be one of the primary choices in the future.
Zhang
Bin
B
Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Cancer Hospital of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100021, PR China. docbinzhang@hotmail.com
D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008866:Microsurgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D016378:Tissue Transplantation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000601:surgery*