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The Evolution of the Pedicled Radial Forearm Flap
HAND, 10/19/09

Megerle K et al. – The pedicled radial forearm flap is a time proven procedure that offers reliable coverage in this area without the need of advanced microsurgical expertise. Despite several alternatives and an increasing acceptance of free tissue transfers, the pedicled radial forearm flap can still be the procedure of choice under special circumstances. Variations of the original technique address the two main disadvantages, the conspicuous donor site and the sacrifice of the radial artery.

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Using the distal part of vastus lateralis muscle as chimeric anterolateral thigh free flap is a more flexible tool for head and neck reconstruction
European Journal of Plastic Surgery, 11/10/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Comparison of the Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap with the Radial Forearm Flap for Head and Neck Reconstructions
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 68%

Second Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Flap From the Dorsum of the Middle Finger for Coverage of Volar Thumb Defect
The Journal of Hand Surgery, 10/07/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Duration of Smoking Cessation and Its Impact on Skin Flap Survival
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 67%

The Pedicled Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flap: Indications, Techniques, and Outcomes
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 10/01/09 Relevance Score: 67%