Outcomes of the keystone perforator island flap for oncologic reconstruction of the back.
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.26629
Abstract: BACKGROUND Coverage of posterior trunk defects after tumor resection can be challenging due to the intricate anatomy. The keystone perforator island flap (KPIF) provides coverage of the defect without the need for distant flap coverage… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; keystone perforator; flap; island flap ... See more keywords
The “Shrinking” Keystone Perforator Island Flap Modification
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DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000002358
Abstract: The keystone perforator island flapwas first describedby Felix Behan in 2003 and is a well-used flap in the field of skin cancer medicine, especially for defects on the lower leg that cannot be closed primarily.… read more here.
Keywords: keystone perforator; perforator island; keystone; modification ... See more keywords
Clinical application of keystone design perforator Island flap (KDPIF) in trunk defects: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17903
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the treatment outcomes of patients with trunk defects reconstructed by Keystone Design Perforator Island Flap (KDPIF). read more here.
Keywords: trunk defects; perforator island; flap kdpif; island flap ... See more keywords
Keystone‐designed perforator island flaps for reconstruction after chest keloid excision: A retrospective case series
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13684
Abstract: We retrospectively evaluated the efficacy and safety of keystone‐designed perforator island flaps for chest keloid reconstruction. read more here.
Keywords: keystone designed; island flaps; chest keloid; perforator island ... See more keywords
Medial plantar artery-based perforator and island flaps: a case series of applications in sole defects.
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DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2022.31.2.130
Abstract: BACKGROUND Soft tissue defects of the plantar foot pose a challenge to the reconstructive surgeon. The plantar region of the foot has a unique skin structure, which helps in its paramount functions of weight-bearing and… read more here.
Keywords: plantar artery; plantar; perforator; medial plantar ... See more keywords
Modified Keystone Perforator Island Flap Techniques for Small- to Moderate-Sized Scalp and Forehead Defect Coverage: A Retrospective Observational Study
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13020329
Abstract: We aimed to demonstrate the effective application of keystone perforator island flap (KPIF) in scalp and forehead reconstruction by demonstrating the authors’ experience with modified KPIF reconstruction for small- to moderate-sized scalp and forehead defects.… read more here.
Keywords: perforator island; island flap; scalp; small moderate ... See more keywords
Excellent Closure of Postauricular Defect Using Type-1 Keystone Perforator Island Flap: An Alternative Facial Reconstruction Technique
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DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2023.11355
Abstract: The use of local flaps is a common and effective method for reconstructing various post-surgical defects. Some advantages of local flaps compared to other methods such as skin grafts are the relatively high success rate… read more here.
Keywords: perforator island; defect; island flap; method ... See more keywords