Versatility of the Keystone Design Perforator Island Flaps in Resurfacing Soft Tissue Defects

Abstract

Background The keystone design perforator island flap (KDPIF) is unique among local flaps because of its high potential for adaptation. We describe our experience with the use of the keystone flap for the reconstruction of a variety of defects in different regions of the body concerning its versatility, surgical outcomes, complications, postoperative pain, operative time, and esthetic outcomes.

Keywords

• keystone flap
• island flap
• local flap'