What is a pedicle graft or a flap?
A pedicle graft, also called a flap, consists of a segment of skin underlying subcutaneous tissue and/or muscle. It is shifted from one area to another to either close a wound or reconstruct a structure. The word pedicle indicates that the blood supply of the flap is never completely divided. When the blood supply is completely divided and reattached, this creates a free flap, which requires the use of a microscope.
