Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The island pedicle flap.

Martin Braun1, Joel Cook

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Medical University of South Carolina, 29425, USA.

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|July 27, 2005
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Tissue-specific differences in ECM organization and collagen extractability under estrogen deficiency: A comparative study of skin and tendon.

International journal of biological macromolecules·2026
Same author

Coronary sinus and cardiac venous anatomy for cardiac resynchronization therapy: A Clinician's view.

Indian pacing and electrophysiology journal·2026
Same author

Impacts of Hemodynamic Support on Ventricular Arrhythmia Ablation.

Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology·2026
Same author

Implementation of a Standardized Nurse-Guided Heparinization Protocol Improves Anticoagulation During Left Atrial Ablation Procedures.

Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology·2026
Same author

Determinants of recurrence after epicardial ventricular tachycardia ablation in structural heart disease.

Heart rhythm·2026
Same author

Sustained Idiopathic Outflow Tract Ventricular Tachycardia: Clinical Evidence for RVOT Predominance.

Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology·2026

The island pedicle flap offers excellent functional and cosmetic repair for surgical defects, providing a versatile solution for dermatologic surgeons. This technique ensures reproducible outcomes with minimal complications for various soft tissue wounds.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatologic surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery

Background:

  • Surgical defects from cutaneous neoplasia excision pose reconstructive challenges.
  • Various repair options exist, including second-intention healing, primary closure, skin grafts, and skin flaps.
  • The island pedicle flap is a random pattern advancement flap suitable for small to intermediate defects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Review the utility of the island pedicle flap in reconstructive dermatologic surgery.
  • Detail the operative technique for reproducible functional and esthetic results.

Main Methods:

  • Presentation of the island pedicle flap reconstruction method.
  • Review of diverse defects repaired using this technique.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Subcutaneous island pedicle flaps achieved excellent functional and cosmetic repair.
  • Minimal operative morbidity and infrequent complications were observed due to the preserved vascular pedicle.

Conclusions:

  • The random pattern island pedicle flap is a versatile and robust option for soft tissue wound repair.
  • It enables single-stage procedures with reproducible operative outcomes.