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Chronic lower extremity (LE) wounds are common in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Free tissue transfer (FTT) provides healthy soft tissue for wound coverage and additional blood supply to… Click to show full abstract
Chronic lower extremity (LE) wounds are common in patients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD). Free tissue transfer (FTT) provides healthy soft tissue for wound coverage and additional blood supply to promote wound healing. Given previous studies demonstrate increased complications in LE fasciocutaneous flaps, it was hypothesized that low vascular resistance in muscle flaps may be more advantageous for wound healing in PVD patients. Therefore, this study compared outcomes in PVD patients undergoing LE reconstruction with fasciocutaneous versus muscle free flaps.
Journal Title: Microsurgery
Year Published: 2023
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