A comparative study for tension-reducing effect of Type I and Type II keystone perforator island flap in the human back

Abstract The keystone perforator island flap (KPIF) is popular in reconstructive surgery. However, despite its versatility, its biomechanical effectiveness is unclear. We present our experience of KPIF reconstruction in the human back and evaluate the tension-reducing effect of the KPIF. Between Sep...

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Main Authors: Chi Sun Yoon, Yu Taek Kong, Soo Yeon Lim, Junekyu Kim, Hyun Woo Shin, Kyu Nam Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-96272-0