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Ann Plast Surg
; 64(1): 22-3, 2010 Jan.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20023451
ABSTRACT
The radial forearm flap is a commonly used method of intra-oral reconstruction, but problems with the donor site are not uncommon. In an attempt to avoid complications, Elliot et al described the use of an ulnar-based flap to obtain direct closure. Where it was not possible to close the proximal defect using V-Y closure, the use of a split skin graft was recommended. We describe a modification of their technique that can potentially obviate the need of a split skin graft when proximal closure is not possible.