Basharat Manzoor, Tahseen A Cheema.
Role of Becker Island flap for soft tissue coverage in hand.
Professional Med J Jan ;9(2):154-9.

Becker flap is a fasciocutaneous flap located on the anteromedial side of the distal forearms. It was originally described to provide coverage for the median nerve in cases of revision carpal tunnel surgery where skin and subcutaneous tissue were inadequate for closure. OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of the role of backer`s Island flap for soft tissue coverage in hand. DESIGN: Prospective study. SETTING: Orthopaedic Unit Bahawal Victoria Hospital Bahawalpur. PERIOD: Oct. 1994 to Dec. 1998. MATERIAL & METHODS: The procedure has been employed in eleven patients, nine males and 2 females of ranging age from 6-40 years. RESULTS: Good results in ten patients, satisfactory in nil and one with poor results regarding to our criteria. CONCLUSION: Becker island flap is recommended to cover the soft tissue defects over the volar and dorsal aspect of the wrist and hand.

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