Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor performs skin flap surgery?Skin flap surgery is usually done by a plastic or reconstructive surgeon. Flap surgery in the mouth is usually carried out by a periodontist.
2. Which are some of the flaps used in surgery?
Some of the flaps used in surgery include:
- Pectoralis major myocutaneous flap (PMMC flap)
- Transverse abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM flap)
- Anterolateral thigh flap
- Deltopectoral flap
- Latissimus dorsi flap
3. Which are the flaps commonly used in breast reconstruction?
Flaps commonly used in breast reconstruction include:
- Free or pedicled Transverse abdominis myocutaneous flap (TRAM flap)
- Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap (DIEP flap)
- Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery and Vein (SIEA flap)
4. What are propeller perforator flaps?
Propeller perforator flaps are perforator reach their target site through axial rotation.
