Perforator Mapping and Optimizing Design of the Lateral Arm Flap: Anatomy Revisited and Clinical Experience.

EI, Chang; A, Ibrahim; N, Papazian; A, Jurgus; AT, Nguyen; H, Suami; P, Yu

doi:10.1097/prs.0000000000002393

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Perforator Mapping and Optimizing Design of the Lateral Arm Flap: Anatomy Revisited and Clinical Experience.

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Chang EI

Ibrahim A

Papazian N

Abstract

Background The lateral arm flap remains an underused flap, especially as a free flap. In this article, the authors describe the perforator anatomy to optimize flap design and harvest.Methods Perforator locations were mapped in 12 cadavers (24 arms), and a retrospective review was conducted of 51 pat...

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