title: Analysis of cutaneous perfusion: an aid to lower extremity reconstruction.
abstract: The use of cutaneous and musculocutaneous flaps has been greatly enhanced by a better understanding of vascular anatomy. Cutaneous vessels reach the skin by three basic pathways: over the muscle layer, through the muscles, and between the muscles. The authors' anatomic investigation of each of these three types of vessels and the clinical application of this information is presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Yousif
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Ye
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D005627:Frostbite / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000098:blood supply; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*