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Venous drainage in the reverse forearm flap
Abstract:
Venograms were performed in three cases of reverse forearm flap. The "crossover pattern" of the communicating branches between the two venae comitantes and the "bypass pattern" of the collateral branches of each vein have been demonstrated. These factors may explain the reverse drainage of venous blood, even though the valves of the vein are intact. Notably, the cephalic vein also shows a good communication with the deep venous system. Thus it can contribute another route for venous drainage in this flap.
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