The Keystone Flap: A Game Changer That Promises New Horizons in Reconstructive Surgery

The 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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Cureus
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2024-09-12
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69297
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Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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The Keystone Flap: A Game Changer That Promises New Horizons in Reconstructive Surgery

Cătălin Gheorghe Bejinariu, Anca Bordianu, Ion Petre
Cureus
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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The Keystone Flap: A Game Changer That Promises New Horizons in Reconstructive Surgery

Cătălin Gheorghe Bejinariu, Anca Bordianu, Ion Petre
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The 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.

CureusVol. 16(9)
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (RO), Clinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest (RO), Victor Babeș University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timișoara (RO)
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
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