Anatomical Characteristics of Cutaneous Branches Extending From the Second Dorsal Metacarpal Artery

BackgroundA second dorsal metacarpal artery cutaneous branches flap is often used to repair skin defects in the hand. The location of the cutaneous branch of that artery is very critical for the removal of the flap. In this study, we quantitatively analyzed the origin of the cutaneous branches of th...

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Main Authors: Peng Liu, Zhongyuan Deng, Tao Zhang, Xiaojian Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00995/full