Matteo C LoPiccolo1. 1. *Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan; †Dermatology Specialists of Canton, Shelby, Brighton, Michigan; ‡Facial Plastica and Dermatology, The Toledo Clinic Inc, Toledo, Ohio.
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.
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.
Authors: Bradley J Vivace; Swapnil D Kachare; Michael Ablavsky; Sara R Abell; Luke T Meredith; Christina N Kapsalis; Joshua H Choo; Bradon J Wilhelmi Journal: Eplasty Date: 2019-12-10