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StatPearls, LLC

  • Cicatrix
  • Esthetics
  • Hematoma
  • Skin Transplantation

Transposition Flaps

In reconstructive surgery, flaps are tissue segments, typically skin or mucosa, transferred to a defect site to aid wound closure. Flap-based surgical approaches are preferred when secondary intention, primary closure, or skin grafting would result in poor functional or aesthetic outcomes. Transposition flaps involve incising noncontiguous donor tissue and rotating it around adjacent intact tissue to close a defect. Common examples in cutaneous surgery include bilobed, rhombic, nasolabial (melolabial), and Z-plasty flaps. These designs allow recruitment of skin from areas with greater laxity and optimize tension vector orientation. Contraindications to using transposition flaps include active infection at the donor or recipient site and insufficient tissue laxity near the defect. Potential complications include flap necrosis, wound dehiscence, hematoma, and unfavorable scarring. However, meticulous surgical planning and tension redistribution reduce the risk of these outcomes. When appropriately selected and executed, transposition flaps achieve high rates of functional and cosmetic success. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance learners’ skills in performing procedures involving transposition flaps and evaluating suitable candidates. Participants will gain deeper insights into the relevant anatomy and physiology, as well as the technique’s indications and contraindications. Detailed guidance will be provided on both the preparatory and technical aspects of this approach. Strengthening these competencies will allow clinicians to work more effectively within interprofessional teams caring for patients undergoing transposition flap procedures.

Credit & MOC Details

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 2 creditsNursingUp to 2 creditsPharmacyUp to 2 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABOS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 2 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 2 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 2 points

FDA REMS

No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

Target Specialties

Cross-Specialty

Relevant across 8 specialties.

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Fee varies

This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 2 credits
  • MOC · Up to 2 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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