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The split radial forearm flap for lower leg defects.

Robert J van Kampen1, Eveline M L Corten, Pascal P A Schellekens

  • 1From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|May 10, 2013
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The split radial forearm flap offers a reliable method for lower extremity reconstruction. This technique allows primary donor site closure and provides thin, pliable tissue for defects.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • The free radial forearm flap is a well-established reconstructive option, known for its reliability and thin, pliable skin, making it suitable for high-risk patients and defects needing minimal thickness.
  • The split radial forearm flap technique aims to improve donor site closure and flap versatility by segmenting the flap based on cutaneous perforators of the radial artery.

Observation:

  • Anatomical investigation of cutaneous perforators of the radial artery in fresh cadavers was performed.
  • Clinical experience with the split radial artery flap was evaluated in nine patients presenting with lower leg soft tissue defects.

Findings:

  • Sufficient cutaneous perforators of the radial artery were identified, enabling safe proximal and distal flap segmentation.

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  • All nine clinical cases achieved primary closure of the donor site.
  • Allografts remained viable, with 89% of patients achieving aesthetically pleasing outcomes.

    • Implications:

    • The split radial forearm free flap is a viable and elegant reconstructive solution for small to moderate soft tissue defects in the lower extremity.
    • This technique enhances donor site management and flap adaptability, offering a favorable alternative in reconstructive surgery.
    • Further studies could explore long-term outcomes and expand indications for this versatile flap.