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"Impossible" reversed radial forearm free flap in microsurgical reconstruction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8289645     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The reversed radial forearm free flap is described and patient histories are presented to illustrate its unique reconstructive versatility. The valvular orientation of the deep and superficial forearm veins should theoretically oppose the reversed flow in this flap, but the venous flow is not compromised. In comparison to the anterograde forearm free flap the vascular pedicle is longer and the donor defect generates less functional and cosmetic complications because it is located on the proximal forearm. In a review of the literature anatomical details of the venous drainage are presented. Different opinions on reverse flow in forearm flaps are discussed and a new theory is proposed.
Authors:
C G Bauland; R van Twisk; M Y Bos; J P Nicolai
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Microsurgery     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0738-1085     ISO Abbreviation:  Microsurgery     Publication Date:  1993  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-02-22     Completed Date:  1994-02-22     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309230     Medline TA:  Microsurgery     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  601-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rijnstate Ziekenhuis, Arnhem, The Netherlands.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Female
Forearm / blood supply
Humans
Male
Microsurgery* / methods
Surgical Flaps* / methods
Veins / anatomy & histology

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