title: [Anatomic basis and clinical application of retrograde axial skin flap].
abstract: This study is an analysis of anatomic basis and clinical application of retrograde axial skin flap. The arterial supply of retrograde axial skin flap was classified into three types: (1) Arcuate artery; (2) Circular artery; (3) Arterial anastomosis branch. The venous return of retrograde axial skin flap was also divided into three types: (1) No venous valve; (2) Weak venous valve; (3) Venous anastomosis branch. 35 cases of soft tissue defect were repaired by retrograde axial skin flaps. The sizes of the flaps ranged from 4 x 2 cm to 18 x 7 cm. All flaps survived with satisfactory results. Advantages and disadvantages, the donor area, the selection of vascular pedicle, and the precautions in the preparation of this flap were discussed.
authors.affiliation: Zhujiang hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Situ
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009506:Nevus / Q000601:surgery*; D009666:Nose; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods