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Abstract
In the last 18 months, we have used the radial recurrent fasciocutaneous flap for
the coverage of posterior elbow defects in three patients.
The advantages of this one-stage technique are discussed.
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Publication history
Accepted:
November 17,
1990
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© 1991 Published by Elsevier Inc.