Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

  • Volume 39
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  • Pages.14.1-14.4
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  • 2017
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  • 2288-8101(pISSN)
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  • 2288-8586(eISSN)
Korean Association of Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (대한악안면성형재건외과학회)
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Revisiting radial forearm free flap for successful venous drainage

  • Cha, Yong Hoon (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 708 Yonsei University Dental Hospital) ;
  • Nam, Woong (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 708 Yonsei University Dental Hospital) ;
  • Cha, In-Ho (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 708 Yonsei University Dental Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Hyung Jun (Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yonsei University College of Dentistry, 708 Yonsei University Dental Hospital)
  • Received : 2017.01.10
  • Accepted : 2017.03.29
  • Published : 2017.12.31
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Abstract

Tissue defect reconstruction using radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is a common surgical technique whose success or failure is mainly dependent on venous drainage. RFFF has two major venous outflow systems, superficial and deep vein. Drainage methods include combining both systems or using one alone. This review aims to recapitulate the vascular anatomy and network of RFFF as well as shed light on deep vein as a reliable venous drainage system. We also discuss basic evidence for and advantages of single microanastomosis with coalesced vein to overcome technical difficulties associated with the deep vein system.

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