Local Flap Techniques for the General Surgeon.

Authors

• Bridget C Olsen, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.
• Luke Keffer, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.
• Timothy L Fitzgerald, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.
• Kara M Button, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.
• Richard E Royal, Department of Surgery, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2026

Institution/Department

Surgery

Journal Title

The American surgeon

MeSH Headings

Humans, Surgical Flaps, Plastic Surgery Procedures, General Surgery

Abstract

Skin flaps are an important skill set for the general surgeon. Knowledge and technical skill in basic advancement and pivotal flaps allows general surgeons to close complex wounds effectively. The basic flaps discussed in this article include 3 advancement flaps (V to Y, double V to Y, and keystone) and 4 pivotal flaps (rotation, hurricane, trapezoid, and bilobe).

ISSN

1555-9823

First Page

1299

Last Page

1308

Recommended Citation

Olsen, Bridget C; Keffer, Luke; Fitzgerald, Timothy L; Button, Kara M; and Royal, Richard E, "Local Flap Techniques for the General Surgeon." (2026). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 4403.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/4403