Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2020): Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi

How to Harvest The Radial Forearm Free Flap

Atmodiwirjo, Parintosa (Unknown)
Ramadan, Mohamad Rachadian (Unknown)
Triatmoko, Sara Ester (Unknown)
Ralena, Nadhira Anindita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Dec 2024

Abstract

Summary: Radial forearm flap is fasciocutaneous flap from the volar aspect of the forearm that based on the perforator of radial artery. Radial forearm free flap (RFFF) has several advantages and disadvantages. It has unique characteristic of thin and pliable tissue. It may be indicated when a defect requires a thin flap with little bulk of soft tissue or multiple skin islands are needed to be provided. Physical signs and symptoms of poor peripheral digit perfusion or healing contraindicate the harvest of the radial artery pedicle. Preparations for RFFF procedure include history taking, physical examinations and supporting examinations. Several steps of intraoperative preparations should also be conducted.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jpr

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture Other

Description

Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi is an open access, peer reviewed, international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery. JPR publishes on all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including basic science/experimental studies pertinent to the field and also clinical articles ...