Surgical creation of skin flap for reconstruction
The surgical creation of a skin pedicle flap is a procedure in which a section of skin is removed from one area of the body and moved to another area while still attached to its original blood supply. This is done in order to cover a wound or defect in the skin that cannot be closed using traditional suturing methods. The flap is carefully dissected and lifted from the donor site, leaving a small amount of skin and underlying tissue attached to the blood vessels that will supply it with nutrients. The flap is then transferred to the recipient site and carefully sutured into place. Over time, the blood vessels in the flap will grow new connections with the surrounding tissue, allowing it to establish a new blood supply and heal properly. This procedure is commonly used in reconstructive surgery, particularly for repairing defects in the face, neck, and breast.
