title: Muscle musculocutaneous and fasciocutaneous flaps in forearm reconstruction.
abstract: Four cases of forearm defects requiring reconstruction are presented to demonstrate the usefulness of muscle musculocutaneous and fasciocutaneous flaps in forearm reconstruction. The forearm is divided into four zones--cubitoolecranon, proximal and middle one-third, distal one-third, and wrist--for purposes of discussing the scope of these different flaps. Muscle flaps are useful for defects in all zones except the distal forearm, where fasciocutaneous flaps are available; however, the superficial forearm muscles and tendons should be included to prevent interference with fascial blood supply.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000601:surgery; D004550:Elbow; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery*; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps