[Cutaneous flaps].

The use of skin flaps has long been known. Since the beginning of the 20th century, with better knowledge of skin vascularisation and technological development, the plastic surgeon has had at his disposition a wide choice: skin flaps, fasciocutaneous flaps, myocutaneous flaps, blood-carrying flaps and free flaps. The use of a flap for healing should be considered with regard to grafting techniques or directed healing. The criteria for choosing the type of flap are important, in order to obtain a good quality of skin cover with minimum scarring and loss of function.