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J Reconstr Microsurg 1993; 9(4): 277-279
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006667
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© 1993 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Anatomic Variation in the Blood Supply of the Radial Forearm Flap

Anil Madaree, Ian C. McGibbon
  • Sub-Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Natal, Wentworth Hospital, Durban, South Africa and Provincial Hospital, George, South Africa
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Accepted for publication 1993

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The traditional radial forearm flap derives its blood supply from perforators of the radial artery. This report describes an anatomic anomaly in which the flap was supplied solely by perforators of the ulnar artery. Knowledge of this previously undescribed variation might have relevance when a radial forearm flap is raised.