The descending branch of the lateral circumflex femoral artery: a reliable and robust alternative blood supply in the free fibular transfer for avascular necrosis of hip

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