title: The free scapular flap. An alternative to conventional flaps on the upper extremity.
abstract: The free scapular flap was used as an alternative to a conventional pedicle flap in resurfacing scarred areas and padding major nerve trunks on the upper extremities in a series of 8 patients. The free flap proved to be rather reliable (one failure), convenient to the patients and cheaper for the Health Service than a conventional flap.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D001415:Back; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps