ISSN:
1435-0130
Keywords:
Fasciocutaneous flap
;
Lateral chest wall
;
Anatomy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary A modified Type B fasciocutaneous flap can be safely raised in the lateral thoracic region due to its rich vascularisation. This paper described the anatomical basis for such a flap, based on 18 dissections in 9 cadavers. The multiple direct cutaneous perforators which supply this region were found to be fairly constant and of adequate calibre to sustain a fasciocutaneous flap.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00208322