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Case Reports
. 1985 Jul;38(3):396-7.
doi: 10.1016/0007-1226(85)90250-4.

Acute ischaemia of the hand resulting from elevation of a radial forearm flap

B M Jones, C J O'Brien
Case Reports

Acute ischaemia of the hand resulting from elevation of a radial forearm flap

B M Jones et al. Br J Plast Surg. 1985 Jul.

Abstract

Acute ischaemia of the hand following the elevation of a radial forearm flap despite a satisfactory preoperative Allen's test is reported. Circulation to the hand was restored by a vein graft. The importance of ensuring that peripheral circulation is adequate after raising such a flap is stressed.

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