Reverse Radial Artery Flap Perforator Anatomy and Clinical Applications. Issue 3 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: White, Colin P.; Steve, Anna K.; Buchel, Edward W.; Hayakawa, Thomas E.; Morris, Steven F.
• Is Part Of: Annals of plastic surgery. Volume 77:Issue 3(2016:Sep.)
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: hand reconstruction -- radial forearm flap -- pedicled flap -- modified radial forearm flap -- reverse radial forearm flap -- microsurgery -- perforator flap surgery; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/SAP.0000000000000551
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-7043

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: The pedicled reverse radial forearm flap is a well-known option for the treatment of a variety of soft tissue wounds including dorsal hand wounds. We document the number, emerging diameter, length from origin, course, and location of all perforators of the radial artery in a series of 6 fresh human cadavers after whole body lead oxide and gelatin injection to confirm and comprehensively document the anatomy of the radial artery perforators. This data provide an anatomic basis for a modification to the reversed radial forearm flap used to decrease venous congestion in the postoperative period. Two case reports are presented to provide clinical demonstration of the importance of this modification.