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Review
. 2015 Oct:41 Suppl 10:S247-54.
doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000000498.

Rotation Flaps-Principles and Locations

Matteo C LoPiccolo  1
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Review

Rotation Flaps-Principles and Locations

Matteo C LoPiccolo. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Oct.

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.

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