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Free Flap Reexploration: Indications, Treatment, and Outcomes in 1193 Free Flaps
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2007 · Vol. 119(7) · pp. 2092–2100
Duc T. Bui✉(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Peter G. Cordeiro(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Qunying Hu(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Joseph J. Disa(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Andrea L. Pusic(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)Babak J. Mehrara(Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center)
Abstract
Microvascular free tissue transfer is a reliable reconstructive technique with low failure rates. Careful monitoring and urgent reexploration are critical for salvage of compromised flaps. The majority of venous thromboses can be salvaged. Arterial thromboses can be more problematic. An algorithm for flap exploration and salvage is presented.
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesHemostasis and retained surgical itemsReconstructive Facial Surgery TechniquesMedicineSurgeryFree flapMicrosurgerySkin graftingAnastomosisVenous thrombosisThrombosisHematomaVein
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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsChildFemaleHumansMaleMicrosurgeryMiddle AgedPostoperative ComplicationsReoperationRetrospective StudiesSurgical Flaps
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A Prospective Study of Microvascular Free-Flap Surgery and Outcome
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1998 · 588 citations
A Prospective Study of Microvascular Free-Flap Surgery and Outcome
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 1998 · 500 citations
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