title: [Anatomy of the anterior serratus flap].
abstract: The vascular territory of the serratus anterior muscle was investigated by injection studies in cadavers. The overlying skin and the ribs were stained only partially. The skin gets its blood supply by so called rami cutanei laterales originating from the intercostal system. The serratus fascia and the muscle can be transplanted safely on its pedicle, the thorakodorsal vessels. The main indication are the muscle transplantation for reconstruction of facial paralysis and as gliding tissue.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kärcher
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Anderhuber
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lax
mesh_terms: D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007366:Intercostal Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps
vernacular_title: Die Anatomie des Serratus-anterior-Lappens.