Analysis of radial forearm free flaps in 37 consecutive cases

Emiroglu M.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY, vol.21, no.6, pp.286-289, 1998 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 1998
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s002380050097
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.286-289
  • Keywords: forearm flap, microsurgery, free flap, silicone sheet, skin graft, RECONSTRUCTION
  • Ankara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Thirty-seven radial forearm free flap transfers have been performed in a three year period. The results obtained have proven that the radial forearm free flap, a pioneer in free flaps, is going to keep its useful position in reconstructive procedures. Out of 37 cases there was only one total flap loss (2.7%). Other complications experienced arose from the donor site; two partial skin graft losses and one transient radial nerve injury. Preparation of a better recipient bed for split skin grafting and application of silicone sheeting also reduced the morbidity of donor defect.