The Use of Color Duplex Ultrasound for Local Perforator Flaps in the Extremity.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740253
Abstract: BACKGROUND  The local flaps, especially perforator and keystone flaps, are used as first-line treatment option in reconstruction of small tomoderate-sized defect of the extremity. However, the high complication rate associated with these flaps may hinder… read more here.
Keywords: color duplex; perforator flaps; duplex ultrasound; perforator ... See more keywords
TP8.1.4 Can volume replacement with local perforator flaps reduce the trauma to patients caused by mastectomies and cost of reconstructions in breast cancer treatment?
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab362.067
Abstract: Improved screening and raised breast awareness raises the demand for breast cancer treatment. 25% - 45% of breast cancer treatment will be mastectomies, some of them followed by reconstruction. Mastectomy +/-reconstruction is a traumatic procedure… read more here.
Keywords: perforator flaps; breast cancer; perforator; local perforator ... See more keywords