Reconstruction by means of fillet flaps
Lauritzen, E.; Ibrahim, R.M.; Jensen, L.T.; Gámiz, R.ío.C.
Ugeskrift for Laeger 181(20)
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1603-6824 PMID: 31124450 Document Number: 698942
The purpose of this review is to summarise the literature and provide an overview of the topic and use of fillet flaps. Large and complex defects remain a reconstructive challenge balancing the benefits of reconstruction against donor-site morbidity. The spare-part concept involves using parts of amputated, non-salvageable or intact tissue for reconstruction. Fillet flaps are axial pattern flaps and can be harvested as pedicled-, island- or free flaps. Using fillet flaps for reconstruction is a valuable tool to obtain reconstruction in a one-stage procedure while minimising donor-site morbidity.