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- Title
Modified Keystone Perforator Island Flap Techniques for Small- to Moderate-Sized Scalp and Forehead Defect Coverage: A Retrospective Observational Study.
- Authors
Yoo, Byung-Woo; Oh, Kap-Sung; Kim, Junekyu; Shin, Hyun-Woo; Kim, Kyu-Nam
- Abstract
We aimed to demonstrate the effective application of keystone perforator island flap (KPIF) in scalp and forehead reconstruction by demonstrating the authors' experience with modified KPIF reconstruction for small- to moderate-sized scalp and forehead defects. Twelve patients who underwent modified KPIF reconstruction of the scalp and forehead from September 2020 to July 2022 were enrolled in this study. In addition, we retrospectively reviewed and evaluated the patient's medical records and clinical photographs. All defects (size range, 2 cm × 2 cm to 3 cm × 7 cm) were successfully covered using four modified KPIF techniques (hemi-KPIF, Sydney Melanoma Unit Modification KPIF, omega variation closure KPIF, and modified type II KPIF) with ancillary procedures (additional skin grafts and local flaps). All flaps (size range, 3.5 cm × 4 cm to 7 cm × 16 cm) fully survived, and only one patient developed marginal maceration that healed with conservative management. Furthermore, through the final scar evaluation with the patient satisfaction survey and Harris 4-stage scale, all patients were satisfied with their favorable outcomes at the average final follow-up period of 7.66 ± 2.14 months. The study showed that the KPIF technique with appropriate modifications is an excellent reconstructive modality for covering scalp and forehead defects.
- Subjects
PERFORATOR flaps (Surgery); PATIENT satisfaction; SKIN grafting; SCALP; SCIENTIFIC observation; MEDICAL records
- Publication
Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2023, Vol 13, Issue 2, p329
- ISSN
2075-4426
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/jpm13020329