Branching patterns of the arterial branches supplying the middle vascular pedicle of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: a topographic anatomical study with surgical applications for the use of pedicles osteomuscular flaps

Use of the descending branch of lateral

Use of the descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery as a recipient pedicle for coverage of a knee defect with free flap: Anatomical and clinical study

✍ Jun Sik Kim; Hyung Suk Lee; Pal Young Jang; Tae Hyun Choi; Kyung Suk Lee; Nam Gy 📂 Article 📅 2009 🏛 John Wiley and Sons 🌐 English ⚖ 248 KB 👁 1 views

## Abstract ## Background: With recent advances in free tissue transfer, soft tissue defects involving the knee can be covered perfectly utilizing various free flaps. Yet the success of this operation depends on a secure nontraumatic recipient pedicle around the knee area. The purpose of this stud