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J Reconstr Microsurg 2001; 17(4): 229-232
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-14513
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Coverage of a Large Soft-Tissue Defect of the Chest with a Free Fillet Forearm and Hand Flap

Ritsuo Sakamura1 , Kunihiko Nohira2 , Minoru Shibata3 , Tsuneki Sugihara4
  • 1Plastic Surgery Unit, Nikko Memorial Hospital, Muroran, Japan
  • 2Soshundo Plastic Clinic, Sapporo Japan
  • 3Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Niigata University School of Medicine, Niigata, Japan
  • 4Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hokkaido University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan
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31 December 2001 (online)

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ABSTRACT

The authors present a case in which a free circumferential fasciocutaneous flap from the forearm and hand, after radical tumor resection and forequarter amputation, was used successfully to cover the large soft-tissue defect on the chest wall.

KEYWORD

Tumor resection - forequarter amputation - free fillet forearm and hand flap

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