BACKGROUND The ulnar free forearm flap (UFFF) represents a variant of soft tissue transplants for orofacial reconstruction with specific topographic anatomy of the donor-site, which has to be considered during flap raising. METHODS Analysis of intraoperative findings during harvest of 322 UFFFs for head and neck reconstruction was performed. Harvest technique in view of variations of skin fla...

Introduction Several investigators reported variations in the arterial pattern of upper limb [1–2]. Most of these variations hypothesized by the failure of regression of some paths of embryonic arterial trunks [2]. The presence of superficial brachial artery (SBA) and the usual pattern of its branching in the upper arm or forearm have also been reported with prevalence rate varying from 0.2–25%...

Conjunctival melanoma is a rare and potentially deadly tumor. Therefore, adequate oncological resection essential, commonly leading to total orbital exenteration, which causes patients' extensive functional cosmetic impairment. As result, it essential reconstruct the region post-exenteration obliterate cavity, provide pliable cutaneous covering, restore stable vascularized tissue that can withs...

Two patients with massive, composite defects of the total lower lip, chin, and anterior mandible underwent double free-flap reconstruction. A fibular osteoseptocutaneous flap was used to reconstruct the mandible and floor of the mouth and a radial forearm fasciocutaneous composite flap, including the palmaris longus tendon, was used for total lower lip and chin reconstruction. Postoperatively, ...

This article reviews three of the most popular upper limb flaps used in hand surgery, namely the posterior interosseous flap, the lateral arm flap and the radial forearm flap. An anatomic study performed with the use of eight fresh cadavers (sixteen upper limbs) is supported by a wide review of the literature. The combined posterior interosseous and lateral arm flap is also discussed. It is con...