[The expanded distant skin flap and its application].

[OBJECTIVE] To summarize and present the experiences and results of the expanded distant skin flaps used in plastic and reconstructive operations.

[METHODS] 102 patients who had undergone expanded distant skin flap transfer were reviewed and followed up.

[RESULTS] Good results were obtained. Especially when there was no sufficient normal skin close to the lesion or defect, the distant skin flaps were employed. The expanded distant skin flap can be directly transferred as a pedicle skin flap or an island skin flap. It can be indirectly transferred with an intermediary carrier or as a free skin flap.

[CONCLUSION] The expanded distant skin flaps have many advantages, indications, worthy of recommendation.