Venous Size Discrepancy Is a Critical Factor When Using Superficial Temporal Vessels as Recipient Vessels for Free Flaps.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1743165
Abstract: BACKGROUND  Superficial temporal vessels have been used successfully as recipient vessels for head and neck reconstruction. This study evaluates the impact of several treatment variables on flap failure and take-back rate when using these recipient… read more here.
Keywords: recipient; take back; recipient vessels; discrepancy ... See more keywords
Arteriovenous Loops Enable Free Tissue Transfer With Otherwise Inadequate Local Donor and Recipient Vessels
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DOI: 10.21873/invivo.12071
Abstract: Background/Aim: Free flap reconstruction with damaged or diseased vessels is a challenging problem. We describe our case series using an arteriovenous loop or bypass surgery with free flaps for complex defect reconstructions at the lower… read more here.
Keywords: free tissue; enable free; arteriovenous loops; recipient vessels ... See more keywords