Lower limb salvage using an extended free radial forearm flap.
A case is reported of an unusual double injury, in which a lower limb salvage procedure employed a free radial forearm flap from an amputated upper limb. The use of amputated parts for salvage procedures is well documented but none has previously involved a free forearm flap. This clinical case shows that the entire forearm and hand skin can be adequately perfused on the radial artery along with the superficial palmar arch.
D000293:Adolescent; D000673:Amputation, Traumatic; D005542:Forearm; D005543:Forearm Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D013524:Surgical Flaps