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Keystone Island Flap for Reconstructive Surgery-A Novel Approach.

Sowmya S Aithal¹, Eswari Loganathan¹, Rachana Shekar¹

¹Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery

|December 23, 2022

Summary

Keystone island flaps offer a versatile solution for closing skin tumor defects. This technique provided excellent aesthetic and functional results in a patient with Bowen

Keywords:

Bowen’s disease keystone island flap reconstructive surgery

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Dermatologic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Keystone island flaps are increasingly utilized in reconstructive surgery.
These flaps are based on fasciocutaneous perforators and are trapezoidal in shape.
They are effective for closing defects after skin tumor excision.

Observation:

A case study involving a 79-year-old male patient is presented.
The patient underwent reconstruction using a keystone island flap.
This was performed after the surgical excision of biopsy-proven Bowen's disease.

Findings:

The keystone island flap procedure resulted in a favorable outcome.
Both aesthetic and functional results were deemed good.
This highlights the flap's efficacy in specific oncologic reconstructions.

Implications:

The keystone island flap is a valuable technique for complex defect closure.
Individualized defect closure is crucial for optimal cosmetic results in reconstructive surgery.
This case supports the expanding applications of keystone island flaps in achieving good cosmesis.