Analysis of long-term outcomes of the posterior interosseous flap and compound flap.

Author: Laijin LU ¹ ; Xu GONG ; Zhigang LIU ; Zhixin ZHANG
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1. Department of Hand Surgery, First Clinical College, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Child; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Forearm; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Surgical Flaps
From: Chinese Medical Journal 2003;116(2):222-225
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo analyze the long-term outcomes of antebrachial flap using a pedicle of the dorsal interosseous artery.
METHODSNinety cases were followed up for 1-16 years, in which the indications, long-term outcomes and dorsal aspect of the forearm were assessed retrospectively.
RESULTSEighty-nine cases survived with satisfactory contour of the forearm and hand.
CONCLUSIONSAntebrachial flap using a pedicle of the dorsal interosseous artery is an optimal method for repair of soft tissue defects in the hand.