An anomaly of the radial artery--relevance for the forearm flap.
The radial artery runs between the Flexor Carpi Radialis tendon and the Brachioradialis tendon in the distal one-third of the forearm. Here it is covered only by the superficial fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin, so that it is easy to palpate. However, the case reported here describes a rare anomaly of the radial artery which has relevance to use of the forearm flap.
Otsuka
T
T
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Unit, Numazu Municipal Hospital, Japan.
Terauchi
M
M
D001158:Arteries / Q000002:abnormalities; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps