Complications of radial forearm flap donor sites.
The complications of radial forearm flap donor sites in 15 patients from two centres have been reviewed. The complications included skin graft failure, swelling of the hand, stiffness of joints, reduced strength and sensation, cold-induced symptoms and fractures of the radius. Methods to reduce the incidence of such complications are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011826:Radial Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D011884:Radius / Q000637:transplantation; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps