Cephalic venous flap: a series of 8 cases and a preliminary report on the use of 99mTc labelled RBCs to study the saphenous venous flap in dogs.

From December 1985 to December 1987 a total of eight fasciocutaneous island flaps with only a proximal venous pedicle were performed. Seven of these eight survived completely. The standard flap design and operative technique are given. The results are presented in a tabulated form. One case is presented with illustrations. A preliminary report on the appearance of 99mTc tagged RBCs and Evans blue in a proximal venous saphenous island flap in the dog is included. Comments on the survival of these flaps and the solitary case where the flap necrosed completely are added.