Rotation Flaps-Principles and Locations
Recommended Citation
LoPiccolo MC. Rotation Flaps-Principles and Locations. Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] 2015; 41 Suppl 10:247-254.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2015
Publication Title
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The rotation flap is a classic method of tissue rearrangement. It is a simple yet effective tool for recruiting tissue from areas of laxity and redirecting vectors of tension to reconstruct wounds not amenable to primary closure.
OBJECTIVE: This article presents the basic design principles and specific applications of the rotation flap in dermatologic surgery.
METHODS: A Medline search of articles describing rotation flaps published prior to April 1, 2015 was performed, and several prominent texts in dermatologic surgery were reviewed.
RESULTS: Information gathered from the above sources is combined with the clinical experience of the author and editors to present surgeons with a guide for planning and executing various rotation flaps.
CONCLUSIONS: Mastering the technique of the rotation flap will allow a surgeon to repair a wide variety of cutaneous defects.
Medical Subject Headings
Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; Evidence-Based Medicine; Facial Neoplasms; Head and Neck Neoplasms; Humans; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Rotation; Skin Neoplasms; Surgical Flaps; Treatment Outcome
PubMed ID
26418690
Volume
41 Suppl 10
First Page
247
Last Page
254
