J Reconstr Microsurg 1985; 1(4): 305-308
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1007090
ORIGINAL ARTICLE

© 1985 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Microvascular Free Flap Based on the Medial Femoral Main Cutaneous Artery

En-Tan Kuo1 , Zheng-Lun Ji1 , Yei-Chen Zhao1 , Van Lu2 , Xin-Ghing Si2 , Xiao-Huan Lei2 , Ying Huang2
  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Shanghai Hospital, Second Military Medical College
  • 2Department of Anatomy, Second Military Medical College, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
Further Information

Publication History

Accepted for publication 1984

Publication Date:
08 March 2008 (online)

ABSTRACT

This article introduces a free flap based on the medial femoral main cutaneous artery. Flap transfer was carried out in two cases with complete postoperative success. An anatomical description of the midportion of the medial femoral region, based on magnification and binocular dissection microscope studies is provided, and the operative procedure is described.