title: [Use of the forearm island flap].
abstract: The forearm island flap is an excellent procedure for closing all deep soft tissue defects in the hand. Good and reliable circulation results in healing without problems and elimination of infection. Reverse blood flow occurs in the radial artery and its concomitant veins. Branches of the cutaneous nerves provide sensory supply. Four cases are described.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005542:Forearm; D006085:Graft Survival; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Zur Anwendung des Unterarm-Insellappens.