Deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) free flap without DCIA: report of a unique case.

David Jairath, J Joris Hage

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery 2004 October

The iliac crest free flap is a reliable source of cancellous bone, muscle, and skin. The vascularization of this flap arises from the deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) which allegedly is always present. The authors report a unique case of successful microvascular transplantation of an iliac crest osteomyocutaneous free flap in a patient in whom the DCIA and DCIV were absent.

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