Free flap fricasse: iatrogenic thermal injury to a lateral arm flap.
An iatrogenic thermal injury to a lateral-arm free tissue transfer is described. The thermal characteristics of the injurious agent are documented. Free tissue thermal conductivity and reparative potential are discussed.
Noon
J F
JF
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison.
Rao
V K
VK
Mixter
R C
RC
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005627:Frostbite / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013524:Surgical Flaps