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The radial forearm flap: a reconstructive chameleon

Z B Niazi1, N R McLean, M J Black

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom.

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

The radial forearm flap is a versatile option for reconstructing defects after cancer or trauma surgery. This study shows a 98% success rate for microvascular reconstructions using this flap.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Reconstruction of defects after malignant disease excision and trauma is crucial.
  • The radial forearm flap is a well-established option for soft tissue and bone reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of one-stage reconstructions using the radial forearm flap over a ten-year period.
  • To assess the success rate of microvascular reconstructions with this versatile flap.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of 155 radial forearm flaps were performed for defect reconstruction.
  • Flaps included 144 free flaps (55 osteofasciocutaneous) and 11 pedicled flaps.
  • Reconstructions addressed defects from malignant disease excision and trauma.

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Main Results:

  • The overall success rate for microvascular reconstructions was 98%.
  • The radial forearm flap demonstrated high reliability in complex reconstructions.
  • A significant portion of free flaps incorporated bone (osteofasciocutaneous).

Conclusions:

  • The radial forearm flap is a highly successful and versatile option for one-stage reconstruction of complex defects.
  • Microvascular techniques enhance the reliability of radial forearm flap reconstructions.
  • This flap is suitable for both oncologic and traumatic defect repair.