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J Reconstr Microsurg 2007; 23(6): 329-333
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-992336
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The Free True Perforator Flap

Tetsuji Yabe1 , Makoto Takahashi1 , Masayuki Kamano2
  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Ishikiri-Seiki Hospital, Osaka, Japan
  • 2Department of Orthopedics, Ishikiri-Seiki Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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02 November 2007 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Many reports about free perforator flaps have been published. Among them, the free true perforator flap (classified by Koshima) is the least invasive flap because the main vessels in both donor and recipient sites are preserved. Two cases of reconstruction with free true perforator flaps in the hand and forearm region are reported. This is the first report of free true perforator flaps.

KEYWORDS

Free true perforator flap - minimally invasive surgery - hand reconstruction

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Tetsuji YabeM.D. Ph.D. 

Department of Plastic Surgery, Ishikiri-Seiki Hospital

18-28, Yayoi-Cho, Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka 579-8026, Japan