title: "Z-plasty" modification of ulnar-based fasciocutaneous flap for closure of the radial forearm flap donor defect.
abstract: The radial forearm flap is a commonly used method of intra-oral reconstruction, but problems with the donor site are not uncommon. In an attempt to avoid complications, Elliot et al described the use of an ulnar-based flap to obtain direct closure. Where it was not possible to close the proximal defect using V-Y closure, the use of a split skin graft was recommended. We describe a modification of their technique that can potentially obviate the need of a split skin graft when proximal closure is not possible.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, UK. abashirus@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Muhammad Asim
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Bashir
authors.forename: Victoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Fung
authors.forename: Michael David
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Kernohan
authors.forename: Maniram
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ragbir
authors.forename: Omar A
authors.initials: OA
authors.lastname: Ahmed
mesh_terms: D005205:Fascia / Q000637:transplantation*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D011884:Radius / Q000601:surgery*; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014457:Ulna