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Color duplex ultrasonography versus handheld Doppler to plan anterior lateral thigh flaps

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The anterior lateral thigh flap (ALT) has become increasingly important in reconstructive surgery in the head and neck region. To cope with the problem of anatomical variability in the supplying… Click to show full abstract

The anterior lateral thigh flap (ALT) has become increasingly important in reconstructive surgery in the head and neck region. To cope with the problem of anatomical variability in the supplying blood vessels, preoperative evaluation is desirable. Purpose of the study is to compare the most commonly used Doppler devices Handheld Doppler (HD) and Color Doppler Ultrasonography (CDU) for their clinical reliability.

Keywords: color; lateral thigh; anterior lateral; doppler; handheld doppler

Journal Title: Microsurgery
Year Published: 2017

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