Arch Reconstr Microsurg.
2013 Nov;22(2):74-77.
A Superior Ulnar Collateral Artery Perforator Flap for a Large Defect on the Posterior Upper Arm
- Affiliations
-
- 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medecine, Seoul, Korea. yesanam2@korea.ac.kr
Abstract
- A patient underwent reconstruction of skin and soft tissue using V-Y advancement of a superior ulnar collateral artery perforator flap after resection of the scar tissue on the upper arm. Successful flap healing was observed without complications. The medial side of the upper arm is an ideal donor site because of its thin, elastic, and hairless skin, resulting in a well-hidden scar. The elasticity of the medial side of the upper arm allows primary closure after flap elevation. The superior ulnar collateral artery perforator flap is an option for reconstruction of the upper arm.
- Full Text Links
-
- Actions
-
Cited
- CITED
-
- Close
- Share
-
- Similar articles
-
- Dual Perforator Flap for Reconstruction of Large Sacral Defects: Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Super-Flap with Parasacral Perforator
- Reconstruction of the Soft Tissue Defect Using Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Skin Flap
- Fasciocutaneous Propeller Flap Based on Perforating Branch of Ulnar Artery for Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Hand and Wrist
- Buried Superior Gluteal Artery Perforator Flap for Dead Space Coverage in the Sacral Area
- A Case of Superficial Brachial Artery
