Flap Surgery

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.