Aim:The classical keystone-design flap,although elegantly employed for various trunk defects,has limited movement on the leg.This study aims to modify the keystone–design flaps for leg defects.Methods:A keystone-desi...Aim:The classical keystone-design flap,although elegantly employed for various trunk defects,has limited movement on the leg.This study aims to modify the keystone–design flaps for leg defects.Methods:A keystone-design flap,in which perforators are identified and dissected,is described specifically for elliptical defects overlying the tibia.Results:It retains the unique advantages of both the perforator island flap concept as well as the keystone-design philosophy.Conclusion:The technique as well as the possibilities of raising such flaps over various areas of the leg is outlined.展开更多
文摘Aim:The classical keystone-design flap,although elegantly employed for various trunk defects,has limited movement on the leg.This study aims to modify the keystone–design flaps for leg defects.Methods:A keystone-design flap,in which perforators are identified and dissected,is described specifically for elliptical defects overlying the tibia.Results:It retains the unique advantages of both the perforator island flap concept as well as the keystone-design philosophy.Conclusion:The technique as well as the possibilities of raising such flaps over various areas of the leg is outlined.
