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. 2002 Jul;34(4):216-8.
doi: 10.1055/s-2002-36286.

Perforator flaps--the history of evolution

R J Allen  1 , C Heitmann
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Perforator flaps--the history of evolution

R J Allen et al. Handchir Mikrochir Plast Chir. 2002 Jul.

Abstract

This article reviews the recent evolution of perforator flaps. The tie between perforator flaps and skin flaps as well as perforator flaps and musculocutaneous flaps is explained. The paraumbilical perforator flap, the deep inferior epigastric artery flap (DIEP flap), the gluteal artery perforator flap (GAP flap) and various perforator flaps and perforator-based flaps are described in combination with the review of the relevant literature. As a prospect into the future, the technique of "supra-microsurgery" is presented.

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