A Superior Ulnar Collateral Artery Perforator Flap for a Large Defect on the Posterior Upper Arm

Park,  Ho Jin; Yoon,  Eul Sik

doi:2013.22.2.74

Arch Hand Microsurg > Volume 22(2); 2013 > Article

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand 2013;22(2):74-77.
Published online November 30, 2013.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15596/ARMS.2013.22.2.74

A Superior Ulnar Collateral Artery Perforator Flap for a Large Defect on the Posterior Upper Arm

Ho Jin Park, Eul Sik Yoon

Department of Plastic Surgery, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medecine, Seoul, Korea. yesanam2@korea.ac.kr

Received: 20 November 2013 • Revised: 23 November 2013 • Accepted: 25 November 2013

Abstract

A patient underwent reconstruction of skin and soft tissue using V-Y advancement of a superior ulnar collateral artery perforator flap after resection of the scar tissue on the upper arm. Successful flap healing was observed without complications. The medial side of the upper arm is an ideal donor site because of its thin, elastic, and hairless skin, resulting in a well-hidden scar. The elasticity of the medial side of the upper arm allows primary closure after flap elevation. The superior ulnar collateral artery perforator flap is an option for reconstruction of the upper arm.

Key Words: Perforator flap, Superior ulnar collateral artery