Pedicled Flap Closure as an Adjunct for Infected Ventricular Assist Devices
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000000904
Abstract: Purpose End-stage cardiac disease has resulted in an increased utilization of cardiac transplantation or long-term mechanical assistance to sustain life. Though left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) have revolutionized the treatment algorithm for these patients, these… read more here.
Keywords: flap closure; assist devices; pedicled flap; ventricular assist ... See more keywords
Risk factors for pedicled flap necrosis in hand soft tissue reconstruction: a multivariate logistic regression analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.13977
Abstract: Few clinical retrospective studies have reported the risk factors of pedicled flap necrosis in hand soft tissue reconstruction. The aim of this study was to identify non‐technical risk factors associated with pedicled flap perioperative necrosis… read more here.
Keywords: hand soft; soft tissue; necrosis hand; risk factors ... See more keywords
Extremity soft tissue coverage in the combat zone: use of pedicled flap transfers by the deployed orthopedic surgeon
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DOI: 10.1186/s40779-020-00281-5
Abstract: Background In theaters of operation, military orthopedic surgeons have to deal with complex open extremity injuries and perform soft-tissue reconstruction on local patients who cannot be evacuated. Our objective was to evaluate the outcomes and… read more here.
Keywords: soft tissue; extremity; orthopedic surgeon; combat ... See more keywords