620) Which of the following statements about the RADIAL FOREARM FLAP is TRUE?
A. It is a fascial or a fasciocutaneous flap.
B. The flap is very reliable, but is thick , non-pliable and without sensation.
C. Pathologic fracture is possible, but is not frequently occurring.
D. Primary closure of the donor site is always possible.
E. Magnetic resonance angiography is mandatory preoperatively to assess adequate blood flow.
REFERENCES & ANSWER
Burkey B. B., Coleman Jr., J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, in Chapter 47, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Second Edition, Thieme (Papel, I., editor), pp. 567-571, 2002
Burkey B. B., Schmalbach C. E., Coleman Jr., J. R.: Microvascular Flaps, in Chapter 57, Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Third Edition, Thieme (Papel, I., editor), 2009, pp. 578-581
620) A It is a fascial or a fasciocutaneous flap.
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