The posterolateral mid-forearm perforator flap: anatomical study and clinical application.

Background: Defects sustained at the distal forearm are common and pedicled perforator flaps have unique advantages in resurfacing it. The purpose of this study is to reappraise the anatomy of the perforator in the posterolateral aspect of the mid-forearm and present our clinical experience on using perforator flaps based on it for reconstruction of defects in the distal forearm.

Methods: This study was divided into anatomical study and clinical application.