ArticleCureus2024
The Keystone Flap: A Game Changer That Promises New Horizons in Reconstructive Surgery.
Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- Keystone Flap, a Versatile Option for Salvaging Infected Spinal Instrumentation Associated to Soft-tissue Defects: A Novel Option.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- [Clinical application of a modified double keystone design perforator island flap for repair of defects after excision of Bowen disease in posterior midline lumbar region].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Staged Flap Reconstruction of Massive Abdominal Loss of Domain and Sacral Pressure Injury to Restore Quality of Life: A Case Report.Microsurgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundSince its first description emerged in 2003, the keystone flap has garnered the attention of the international scientific community due to its high safety profile and the suitably low complication rate associated with the reconstructive process. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this study, data were obtained from the performance of 72 keystone flaps to cover soft-tissue defects after the excision of neoplastic processes, excisions, and injuries occurring in polytrauma. The study was conducted in the Department of Plastic Surgery, "Bagdasar-Arseni" Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, and two plastic surgeons in the department performed the surgical procedures.
resultsThe statistical analysis revealed a remarkably low complication rate (3.22%), excellent functional and esthetic results, and a short hospitalization time. No intraoperative complications were identified during this study. The degree of satisfaction obtained after reconstructive surgery was exceptionally high, with a score of 9.47 on a 10-point rating scale (0 = poor results, 10 = excellent results) from the patient's perspective and 9.51 out of 10 for the surgical team.
conclusionsThe keystone flap is the optimal solution for reconstructing soft-tissue defects of variable sizes and shapes. It is associated with a low length of hospitalization, a low complication rate, and high patient satisfaction.
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