title: The forearm fascia flap.
abstract: A new subcutaneous flap technic, derived from the chinese forearm flap has been demonstrated. It has been used to cover large cutaneous defects of the hand, especially when the extensor tendons were exposed. An excellent functional repair has been obtained in a single procedure avoiding large scar formation usually seen on the forearm after classical chinese fasciocutaneous flap.
authors.affiliation: Unité de Chirurgie Plastique, U.C.L., Cliniques St-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgique.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schoofs
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bienfait
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Calteux
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dachy
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Vandermaeren
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: De Coninck
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005119:Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005542:Forearm; D006227:Hand Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000601:surgery; D012501:Saphenous Vein / Q000637:transplantation; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents