Invited discussion: Harvesting of forearm perforator flaps based on intraoperative vascular exploration: clinical experiences and literature review.
Advancements in microsurgery and a better understanding of vascular anatomy has allowed for expanding indications for perforators flaps in reconstructive surgery. The use of perforator flaps in the forearm has not become widespread, yet the benefit of sparing a major peripheral artery such as the ulnar or radial is certainly worth considering. The authors present their experience with perforator flaps in the forearm.
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Gordon K
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Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 770 Welch Road, Suite 400, MC 5715, Stanford, California 94305-5715, USA. glee@stanford.edu
D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*