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Review
. 2005 May;13(2):203-14, v.
doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2004.11.007.

Wound healing and physiology of skin flaps

Carlo P Honrado  1 , Craig S Murakami
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Review

Wound healing and physiology of skin flaps

Carlo P Honrado et al. Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2005 May.

Abstract

This article focuses on the dynamic process of wound healing, including the three phases of wound healing and the different types of wound healing. The physiology of skin flaps is described, with a focus on the vascular supply and biomechanics of skin flaps. The article reviews older and newer concepts of skin flap design.

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