Oblique scapular flap
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
- Vol. 40 (2) , 124-127
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0284431051006466
Abstract
We report an axial transposition flap based on the anterior branch of the descending branch of the circumflex scapular artery. This has some advantages, including a hidden donor site, easy transfer with no abnormalities, no distortion of the structures, and much pliable tissue.Keywords
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