[Reversed forearm island flap with dorsal interosseous artery for reconstruction of postburn deformities of the hand--report of 6 cases].
This paper presents six cases with severe postburn hand deformity repaired with the reverse forearm flap based on distal portion of posterior interosseous artery. All 6 flaps attained 100% survival rate. Regional anatomy of the flap is briefly reviewed. Design and dissection of the flap are described in detail. Advantages of this flap and some operative key points are discussed.
Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps