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J Reconstr Microsurg 1992; 8(2): 143-145
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006697
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006697
ORIGINAL ARTICLE
© 1992 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
Coverage of Traumatic Chest-Wall Defect Using a Fasciocutaneous Forearm Flap: Case Report
Further Information
Publication History
Accepted for publication 1992
Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)
ABSTRACT
Large chest-wall defects secondary to trauma may require innovative techniques to obtain stable wound coverage. In this case report, stable chest-wall coverage was achieved using a fasciocutaneous free flap that was dissected from the entire forearm of the amputated extremity.