The new flap based on the longitudinal fascial branches of the posterior interosseous artery.
An island fasciocutaneous flap, based on the longitudinal fascial anastomotic vessels of septocutaneous branches of the posterior interosseous artery which lies along the forearm fascial septum between the extensor carpi ulnaris and the extensor digiti minimi is easier in harvesting and preserving the posterior interosseous artery.
Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply*; D006225:Hand / Q000098:blood supply; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures; D013524:Surgical Flaps