Tubed radial fascial flap and reconstruction of the flexor apparatus in the forearm.
A reversed radial forearm fascial flap has been used as a vascularized tube through which tendon grafts may glide and in which nerve grafts may rest. It may have applications in the treatment of the severely damaged flexor system at wrist level. A further advantage of this technique is that it does not [corrected] sacrifice the radial artery in an already injured hand.
Smith
P J
PJ
RAFT Department of Research in Plastic Surgery, Regional Plastic Surgery Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, UK.
Ross
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D000328:Adult; D002058:Burns, Electric / Q000150:complications; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000637:transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000637:transplantation; D014459:Ulnar Nerve / Q000601:surgery