Y Chen1, J Li. 1. Department of Traumatic and Plastic Surgery, Chaozhou Central Hospital, Chaozhou 521000.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: A large reverse forearm fasciocutaneous flap has been developed and used to repair defects of the hand. METHODS: Supplied by the terminal branches of the radial artery, the reverse forearm fasciocutaneous flap was designed as large as 3-5 cm above the elbow with its pedicle located 3-5 cm proximal to the radial styloid process. The flap can cover a large skin defect of the palm and back of the hand. RESULTS: We have successfully treated 42 cases of hand skin defects with the terminal radial artery reverse forearm fasciocutaneous flap. Postoperative follow-up in 18 cases revealed satisfactory results cosmetically and functionally. CONCLUSION: The terminal radial artery reverse fasciocutaneous flap is a simple, safe and less traumatic method for treatment of hand skin defects.
OBJECTIVE: A large reverse forearm fasciocutaneous flap has been developed and used to repair defects of the hand. METHODS: Supplied by the terminal branches of the radial artery, the reverse forearm fasciocutaneous flap was designed as large as 3-5 cm above the elbow with its pedicle located 3-5 cm proximal to the radial styloid process. The flap can cover a large skin defect of the palm and back of the hand. RESULTS: We have successfully treated 42 cases of hand skin defects with the terminal radial artery reverse forearm fasciocutaneous flap. Postoperative follow-up in 18 cases revealed satisfactory results cosmetically and functionally. CONCLUSION: The terminal radial artery reverse fasciocutaneous flap is a simple, safe and less traumatic method for treatment of hand skin defects.
Authors: Mehmet Ali Acar; Ali Güleç; Bahattin Kerem Aydin; Ömer Faruk Erkoçak; Mehmet Elmadag; Faik Türkmen Journal: Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol Date: 2014-10-02