title: [Radial forearm or Chinese flap].
abstract: The Chinese or radial forearm flap, first described by Yang et al. (1981), is useful both as a free or a pedicle flap. This flap has proved to be one of the safest and most versatile flap in widely differing clinical situations. It is generally classified as a fasciocutaneous flap, but can also be used together with a segment of radius as a composite flap. However, the most common objection to this flap is the donor-site morbidity. The donor defect is significant, with a poor graft take over the exposed tendons. Inclusion of bone in the flap leads to a greater contour defect and to a risk of fracture. Many suggestions are given to minimize the complications on the donor-site defect. The surgical technique, the advantages, the disadvantages, and at least the indications of this flap are detailed.
authors.affiliation: Service de Stomatologie et Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, CHU Côte de Nacre, 14033 Caen. benateau-h@chu-caen.fr
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bénateau
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Laraba
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Alix
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Compère
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation; D005542:Forearm / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D017534:Radial Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Lambeau anté-brachial radial ou lambeau chinois.