Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	88666
Country	South Korea

Received	2023-10-09 05:32
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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Reconstruction of cervical necrotizing fasciitis defect with the modified keystone flap technique: Two case reports
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Wonseok Cho, Eun A Jang and Kyu Nam Kim
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Kyu Nam Kim, MD, PhD, Full Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, No. 29 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03181, South Korea. manabear77@naver.com
Key Words	Fasciitis; Necrotizing; Debridement; Plastic surgery; Dermatologic surgical procedures; Case report
Core Tip	Cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) is associated with rapid tissue destruction and mortality; hence, early diagnosis and prompt treatment are necessary. However, serial debridement of necrotic tissues often leads to defects that complicate reconstructions, necessitating the selection of an appropriate reconstruction method. This study, therefore, reports our experiences using the modified keystone flap (KF) technique for CNF defect coverage in two patients. The modified KF technique may serve as an effective reconstructive option for neck defects, owing to its reliable and favorable outcomes in selected cases with small- to moderate-sized defects.
Publish Date	2024-03-01 02:45
Citation	Cho W, Jang EA, Kim KN. Reconstruction of cervical necrotizing fasciitis defect with the modified keystone flap technique: Two case reports. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(7): 1305-1312
URL	https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v12/i7/1305.htm
DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v12.i7.1305

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