Distant Transfer of an Island Flap by Microvascular Anastomosis

Abstract

The first clinical cases of composite graft of skin and fat were reported by Daniel and Taylor (1973). O'Brien et al (1973) and Harii et al (1973) have also reported on some successful cases of groin flap transfer.The authors reported five cases of distant transfer of an island flap by microvascular anastomosis. The groin flap was used for four cases and a hypogastric flap was used for one. In all cases, end-to-end anastomosis of vein and end-to-side suture of artery were performed.All grafted flap was taken completely and no complication was noticed during the operation and after the surgery.