title: [Free transfer of a lateral upper arm flap].
abstract: A free fascio-cutaneous flap can be raised from the lateral arm. This flap is especially suitable for smaller defects. The area is supplied by a terminal branch of the profunda brachii artery. The anatomy of the donor site as well as several steps in dissection are described. Three cases where a lateral arm flap has been used are shown, together with a rare intraoperative complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005546:Forehead / Q000293:injuries; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Beitrag zum freien Transfer des äusseren Oberarmlappens.