Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents J Reconstr Microsurg 1987; 3(3): 189-191DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006984 ORIGINAL ARTICLE © 1987 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Chest Wall Reconstruction with a Free Extended Forearm Flap: A Case ReportRichard G. Schmidt, Dempsey S. Springfield, Paul C. Dell Department of Orthopaedics, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida Recommend Article Abstract Buy Article ABSTRACT Forequarter amputation combined with chest wall resection may present a difficult closure problem. In a recent case, the defect was satisfactorily closed with a free flap from the amputated extremity, employing the entire soft tissue of the forearm. Full Text
