Pedicles and Classifications

Question 1

Classifications of Fascial Flaps

Answer 1

A - direct cutaneous perforator
B - Septocutaneous perforator
C - musculocutaneous perforator

Question 2

ALT pedicle, classification

Answer 2

Lateral circumflex femoral, type C

Question 3

Groin flap pedicle, classification

Answer 3

Superficial circumflex iliac, type A

Question 4

Lateral arm flap pedicle, classification

Answer 4

Posterior radial collateral, type B

Question 5

Posterior interosseous pedicle, classification

Answer 5

Posterior interosseous, type B

Question 6

Radial forearm flap pedicle, classification

Answer 6

Radial, type B

Question 7

Reverse sural pedicle, classification

Answer 7

Median superficial sural (via peroneal perforators), type A

Question 8

Scapular/parascapular pedicle, classification

Answer 8

Circumflex scapular (transverse and descending branches respectively), type B

Question 9

Temporoparietal fascial flap pedicle, classification

Answer 9

Superficial temporal, type A

Question 10

Mathes and Nahai Muscle Flap Classifications

Answer 10

1 - singular vascular pedicle
2 - dominant and minor 
3 - two dominants 
4 - segmental 
5 - dominant and secondary segmental

Question 11

Gastroc pedicle and classification

Answer 11

Medial and lateral surals, type I

Question 12

Trapezius flap

Answer 12

Dominant - Transverse cervical artery (ascending and descending branches)
Minor - dorsal scapular

Type II

Question 13

Pectoralis major flap pedicle and classification

Answer 13

Dominant - thoracoacromial
Minors - pec branch of lateral thoracic, internal mammary perforators (through ribs 1-6), intercostal perforators (5-7)

Type 5

Question 14

Rectus abdominus flap pedicle and classification

Answer 14

Superior and inferior epigastrics

Type III

Question 15

Gracilis flap pedicle and classification

Answer 15

Dominant - ascending branch of medial femoral circumflex femoral
Minor - branches of superficial femoral

Type II

Question 16

Soleus flap pedicle and classification

Answer 16

Dominant - proximal two branches of posterior tibial and peroneal
Minor - segmental branches of posterior tibial

Type II

Question 17

Gluteus Maximus flap pedicle and classification

Answer 17

Superior and inferior gluteal arteries

Type III

Question 18

Latissimus Doris flap pedicle and classification

Answer 18

Dominant - thoracodorsal
Minor - posterior intercostal perforators, lumbar artery perforators

Type 5