ABSTRACT
We have found prefabrication of hairless radial forearm free flap to be a useful technique for nasal reconstruction. Prior skin grafting and a suitable period of maturation permits safe, reliable surgery. Its use should be considered in those patients whose forehead tissue is not suitable or in whom appropriate distant flaps are not available, as is often the case with hirsute males
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Surgery, Plastic , Surgical FlapsABSTRACT
Myocutaneous tissue transfers have opened a new scope to reconstructive surgery. The free latissimus dorsi myocu aneous flap is a versatile vascularized tissue ideal for any place from the scalp to the foot. One hundred and eighty-six latissimus dorsi myocutoneous free flaps have been applied on war victims and civilian trauma cases in a five-year period with 87.7% success. Indications and advantages are discussed