Reverse forearm flap based on an "exteriorized" pedicle.
Soft tissue coverage after multiple digital amputations was achieved with a reverse forearm flap based on an "exteriorized" vascular pedicle. The length of exposed radial artery pedicle was calculated to permit full range of motion of the involved digits before flap division and inset. No complications of the exposed vascular pedicle were noted.
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. 20037.
D000328:Adult; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic / Q000601:surgery; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D005385:Fingers / Q000601:surgery; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*