Reconstructive

275) Which of the following statements regarding the Fibula Osteocutaneous Free Flap is TRUE?

A. The maximal size bone segment available with this flap is approximately 15 cm.
B. The fibula free flap is based on the anterior tibial artery.
C. The skin paddle is supplied by the septo-subcutaneous perforators from the peroneal artery.
D. The closure of the leg donor site can always be accomplished primarily.
E. Posterior splint to immobilize the donor leg in the immediate postoperative period is unnecessary.




REFERENCES & ANSWER



Burkey B. B., Coleman J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, Chapter 47 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Second Edition, pp. 577-578, 2002

Burkey B. B., Schmalbach C. E., Coleman J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, Chapter 57 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 765-793, 2009



275) C        The skin paddle is supplied by the septo-subcutaneous perforators from the peroneal artery.