Clinical application of distal medial arm perforator flaps / 中华创伤杂志

ABSTRACT

ObjectiveTo discuss the clinical efficacy of distal medial arm perforator flaps.MethodsAccording to the basic anatomy of distal medial arm perforator flaps,the distal medial arm perforator flaps were designed for repairing skin defects around elbow joints and at upper part of forearms in 15 cases.ResultsAll flaps were survived and first intention of wounds was obtained.At 3-36 months of follow-up,flap shape and elbow joint function revealed satisfactory recovery.Conclusions With the constant anatomical position,good blood supply,safe surgical approaches and cryptic donor site,the distal medial arm perforator flap is an alternative to repair the skin defects around elbow joints and in proximal forearms.