Basic Flaps
Abstract
Development of local skin flaps may be necessary when primary skin closure results in excessive tension. Local skin flaps rely on the blood supply within the subdermal plexus, which includes the terminal branches of the cutaneous trunci vessels, the extent of which varies with body location. Flaps can either be advanced so that the direction of the skin is relatively unchanged, or they can be rotated up to 90° to cover an adjacent defect. Advancement flaps are easiest to perform because they do not produce a second wound.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Wound Healing and Treatments
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Wiley eBooks
- Pages
- 58–66
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter