The distally-based brachioradialis muscle flap.
We describe the brachioradialis muscle flap based distally on the radial artery. It is quickly raised and provides excellent cover for soft tissue defects of the hand. In the two clinical cases the brachioradialis tendon has also been used for extensor tendon reconstruction.
McGeorge
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Mersey Regional Plastic Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside.
Arnstein
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PM
Stilwell
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D000328:Adult; D005542:Forearm; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*