title: Where do perforator flaps fit in our armamentarium?
abstract: This article reviews historical aspects of flap development, leading up to the exciting recognition of perforator flaps. The role and use of perforator-type flaps in the reconstructive armamentarium is reviewed as it pertains to different regions of the body.
authors.affiliation: Division of Plastic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA. jpribaz@partners.org
authors.forename: Julian J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Pribaz
authors.forename: Rodney K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Chan
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000098:blood supply; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods*; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000266:history