From the Cosmetic Dermatology Archives

The Island Pedicle Flap: A Valuable Tool for the Repair of Small- to Medium-Sized Surgical Defects on the Extremities

Originally published in Cosmetic Dermatology
By
Bader RS
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The repair options for surgical defects of the extremities have been largely limited to second-intention healing, primary closure, rotation flaps, and skin grafts. A novel use of the island pedicle flap is presented as a closure option for small- to medium-sized defects on the extremities.
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