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Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Revisiting radial forearm free flap for successful venous drainage

Authors: Yong Hoon Cha, Woong Nam, In-Ho Cha, Hyung Jun Kim

Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Tissue defect reconstruction using radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a common surgical technique whose success or failure is mainly dependent on venous drainage. RFFF has two major venous outflow systems, superficial and deep vein. Drainage methods include combining both systems or using one alone. This review aims to recapitulate the vascular anatomy and network of RFFF as well as shed light on deep vein as a reliable venous drainage system. We also discuss basic evidence for and advantages of single microanastomosis with coalesced vein to overcome technical difficulties associated with the deep vein system.

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Title: Revisiting radial forearm free flap for successful venous drainage
Authors: Yong Hoon Cha
Woong Nam
In-Ho Cha
Hyung Jun Kim
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 2288-8586
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40902-017-0110-8

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