Lateral arm flap

Nazareth J. Papazian, Edward I. Chang, Amir Ibrahim

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

The lateral arm flap is a reliable flap with a constant moderate diameter size pedicle which length ranges from 4-8 cm according to the design of the flap. The flap is bound by the insertion of the deltoid muscle proximally and the lateral epicondyle distally. The lateral arm flap could be raised as a fascial, fasciocutaneous, or osteocutaneous flap with or without sensory innervation. It can be used as a direct, distant or a free flap to cover various regional defects of the upper extremity and distant defects especially the head and neck region with minimal donor site morbidity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationOperative Dictations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages455-457
Number of pages3
ISBN (Electronic)9783319406312
ISBN (Print)9783319406299
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2016

Keywords

  • Direct flap
  • Distant flap
  • Free flap
  • Lateral arm
  • Posterior cutaneous nerve
  • Posterior radial collateral artery
  • Soft tissue coverage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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