Analysis of long-term outcomes of the posterior interosseous flap and compound flap / 中华医学杂志(英文版)

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To analyze the long-term outcomes of antebrachial flap using a pedicle of the dorsal interosseous artery.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Ninety cases were followed up for 1-16 years, in which the indications, long-term outcomes and dorsal aspect of the forearm were assessed retrospectively.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Eighty-nine cases survived with satisfactory contour of the forearm and hand.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Antebrachial flap using a pedicle of the dorsal interosseous artery is an optimal method for repair of soft tissue defects in the hand.</p>