The use of ulnar microvascular free flap as an emergency solution after a complication during radial forearm free-flap raising. A case report

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997 Aug;26(4):287-9. doi: 10.1016/s0901-5027(97)80871-5.

Abstract

While raising a standard radial forearm free flap, the ulnar artery was inadvertently cut. Therefore, the flap was raised, pedicled on the ulnar artery and vein. The case is discussed in the light of alternative solutions. Sommaire. Durant le prélèvement d'un lambeau radial libre classique, l'artère cubitale a été accidentellement sectionnée. Le lambeau a donc été prélevé, pédiculé sur les vaisseaux cubitaux. Les solutions alternatives possibles devant cette complication et les raisons de notre choix sont discutées.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Fascia / transplantation
  • Female
  • Forearm / surgery*
  • Graft Survival
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Complications*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Microsurgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Mouth Neoplasms / surgery
  • Palatal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Radius / surgery
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Surgical Flaps / adverse effects
  • Surgical Flaps / methods*
  • Surgical Flaps / pathology
  • Ulna / blood supply
  • Ulnar Artery* / surgery
  • Veins / surgery