Reconstructive

268) Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the Radial Forearm Free Flap?

A. The Esmarch bandage and tourniquet control of the upper extremity are unnecessary in its harvesting.
B. The Allen test is not required in younger patients.
C. Primary closure of the donor site is usually accomplished.
D. The risk of pathologic fracture after harvesting radial bone is insignificant.
E. The medial and lateral antebrachial nerves are fundamental in obtaining a sensate flap.




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


268) E         The medial and lateral antebrachial nerves are fundamental in obtaining a sensate flap.