One versus two venous anastomoses in microsurgical head and neck reconstruction: a cumulative meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2018.01.006
Abstract: Venous compromise is still the most common cause of free flap failure. The use of two venous anastomoses has been advocated to reduce venous compromise. However, the effectiveness of this approach remains controversial. A systematic… read more here.
Keywords: venous anastomoses; two venous; venous compromise; flap failure ... See more keywords
Bacterial load of conditioned pressure ulcers is not a predictor for early flap failure in spinal cord injury
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DOI: 10.1038/sc.2016.186
Abstract: Objectives:Pressure ulcers impose a major lifetime medical problem to patients with high-grade spinal cord injury (SCI). For patients with stages 3–4 pressure ulcers, plastic surgery is often the only remaining treatment option. Despite considerable flap… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcers; failure; flap failure; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Breast Reconstruction Free Flap Failure
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003269
Abstract: Background Microvascular free tissue transfer is an increasingly popular modality for autologous tissue breast reconstruction. However, flap failure remains an ominous risk that continues to plague surgeons and patients even in the setting of meticulous… read more here.
Keywords: flap failure; free flap; breast reconstruction; failure ... See more keywords
Microsurgical Strategies after Free Flap Failure in Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Lower Extremity: A 17-Year Single-Center Experience
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101563
Abstract: Background: There is no clear consensus on the optimal surgical strategy for providing safe coverage in salvage free flap surgery after total free flap failure. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate patients with… read more here.
Keywords: flap failure; free flap; flap; lower extremity ... See more keywords