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case_images: The refractory ulcer of the right elbow.
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case_images: Despite treatment, the ulcer did not heal and became refractory (Figure 1).
case_images: The radial forearm flap was elevated in the right side.
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case_images: Allen test result was negative, which led us to propose the use of a pedicled radial forearm flap. After thorough debridement, we designed a 3 x 7 cm flap which was the same size as the defect with the elbow flexed (Figure 2).
case_images: A Pedicled radial forearm flap was transplanted through a subcutaneous tunnel in the right side.
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case_images: The flap was then elevated and transplanted through a subcutaneous tunnel (Figure 3).
case_images: The refractory ulcer of the left elbow.
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case_images: The patient subsequently developed an ulcer on the posterior aspect of his left elbow at 54 years of age (Figure 4).
case_images: Radial forearm flap was elevated in the left side.
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case_images: We created a subcutaneous tunnel directed toward the elbow, transferred a flap, and sutured it (Figures 5 and 6).
case_images: Pedicled radial forearm flap was transplanted in the left side.
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case_images: We created a subcutaneous tunnel directed toward the elbow, transferred a flap, and sutured it (Figures 5 and 6).