J Reconstr Microsurg 1987; 3(2): 121-132
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006974
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© 1987 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

The Lateral Arm Flap: An Anatomic Study

D. Rivet, M. Buffet, D. Martin, N. Waterhouse, L. Kleiman, D. Delonca, J. Baudet
  • Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery, and Microsurgery, Hôpital du Tondu, Bordeaux, France
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Publication History

Accepted for publication 1986

Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

The anatomy of the lateral arm flap is further elucidated, and the surgical techniques involved in raising the flap are described in detail. The data are derived from studies in 25 cadavers and five clinical cases. The relative merits of this versatile free flap are discussed. Three clinical cases are cited for illustration.