Reconstructive

273) Which of following statements is TRUE regarding the Rectus Myocutaneous Free Flap?

A. It is based on the deep inferior epigastric vessels.
B. Closure of the defect requires a full skin thickness graft.
C. The types of flap designs are very limited in this area.
D. The most common complication is necrosis of the donor site.
E. The main disadvantage is a short vascular pedicle available for anastomosis.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Burkey B. B., Coleman J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, Chapter 47 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Second Edition, p.p. 574-575, 2002

Burkey B. B., Coleman J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, Chapter 57 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, p.p. 575-793, 2009



273) A        It is based on the deep inferior epigastric vessels.