A comparative study of preoperative color-coded Duplex ultrasonography versus handheld audible Dopplers in ALT flap planning.

Publication

A comparative study of preoperative color-coded Duplex ultrasonography versus handheld audible Dopplers in ALT flap planning.

Journal Paper/Review - May 5, 2020

Thomas Benjamin, Warszawski Jan, Falkner Florian, Nagel Sarah S, Schmidt Volker, Kneser Ulrich, Bigdeli Amir K

Citation

Thomas B, Warszawski J, Falkner F, Nagel S, Schmidt V, Kneser U, Bigdeli A. A comparative study of preoperative color-coded Duplex ultrasonography versus handheld audible Dopplers in ALT flap planning. Microsurgery 2020; 40:561-567.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Microsurgery 2020; 40

Publication Date

May 5, 2020

Issn Electronic

1098-2752

Pages

561-567

Brief description/objective

The anterior lateral thigh (ALT) flap's vascular variability can lead to complications. Thus, the accuracy of numerous planning modalities has been studied. The clinical relevance of competing mapping methods, however, remains unknown. Therefore, we compared the impact of color-coded Duplex ultrasonography and handheld audible Dopplers on surgical efficacy and flap safety.