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J Reconstr Microsurg 1990; 6(2): 139-141
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006814
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© 1990 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Anomaly of the Radial Artery Encountered During Elevation of the Radial Forearm Flap

Per Hedén, Leif Gylbert
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm
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Accepted for publication 1989

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Anomalies of the radial artery do occur although they are uncommon. During elevation of a radial forearm flap, one of these unusual anomalies was encountered. This anatomic variation located at the wrist level, might result in a falsely positive Allen's test.