Preoperative Examination Is Not Associated with Postoperative Function following Radial Forearm Free Flap Harvest
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010089
Abstract: Background: There is debate on the utility of a preoperative Allen test or ultrasound before radial forearm free flap (RFFF) harvest. This study sought to evaluate correlations between preoperative testing and donor-site morbidity. Methods: A… read more here.
Keywords: allen test; free flap; forearm free; radial forearm ... See more keywords
Is the result of modified Allen's test still accurate after endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy?
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DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2019.12.112
Abstract: Background The radial artery (RA) is increasingly being used for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy (ETS) has been shown to block innervation of sympathetic nerves of upper limbs, which reduces sweating of… read more here.
Keywords: modified allen; allen test; thoracic sympathectomy; result ... See more keywords
Is the Modified Allen’s Test a Useful Tool for Evaluating the Vascular Dominance of the Forearm?
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DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e230
Abstract: Background The modified Allen’s test (MAT) is commonly used to evaluate the collateral blood supply from the ulnar artery before harvesting a radial or ulnar forearm free flap. We hypothesized that the outcome of the… read more here.
Keywords: forearm; mat; test; modified allen ... See more keywords