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J Reconstr Microsurg 1994; 10(4): 243-248
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006592
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© 1994 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Free Arterialized Venous Flap for the Reconstruction of Defects of the Hand: New Modifications

Ahmet Karacalar, Mesut Özcan
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Division of Hand Surgery, Medical Faculty of Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
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Accepted for publication 1993

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Arterialized venous flaps were used in 13 cases for reconstruction of defects in the hand. The flap was used as a fascial venous flap in three cases, and as a sensory venous flap in three cases. In three cases, the flap was designed as an ipsilateral pedicled flap, similar to a standard free flap, instead of as a contralateral pedicled type. Ten flaps survived completely. Two flaps underwent superficial necrosis, with viable subcutaneous-tissue layers.