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The superficial brachial flap

Y Iwahira1, Y Maruyama, A Hayashi

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toho University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

A novel superficial brachial flap, supplied by the superficial brachial artery, offers a reliable option for reconstructing soft-tissue defects. This versatile flap can be used as a pedicled or free flap with excellent outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Vascular Anatomy

Background:

  • Soft-tissue defects pose challenges in reconstructive surgery.
  • The superficial brachial artery's anatomical course and availability for flap elevation are not widely established.
  • A need exists for reliable flaps with consistent blood supply for reconstruction.