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Glossary Procedure

Radial forearm flap

Polski: Płat z przedramienia Czytaj po polsku →

Also known as Chinese flap płat chiński

Thin, pliable skin flap from the volar forearm raised on the radial artery. The standard flap for intra-oral reconstruction; the donor scar on the forearm is its principal drawback.

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