Abstract
Single stage transfer using a compound vascularized flap is sometimes necessary for severe dorsal defects. The use of vascularized tendon grafts in conjunction with the radial artery forearm flap and the dorsalis pedis flap is described.
MeSH terms
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Fascia Lata / transplantation
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Fibula / surgery
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Forearm
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Hand / surgery*
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Humans
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Microsurgery / methods
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Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation
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Orthopedics / methods
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Radial Artery
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Skin Transplantation
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Surgical Flaps
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Tendons / blood supply
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Tendons / surgery*
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Tendons / transplantation