Zonal perfusion patterns in pedicled free-style perforator flaps.

Publication

Zonal perfusion patterns in pedicled free-style perforator flaps.

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 15, 2013

Kneser Ulrich, Beier Justus P, Schmitz Marweh, Arkudas Andreas, Dragu Adrian, Schmidt Volker, Kremer Thomas, Horch Raymund E

Citation

Kneser U, Beier J, Schmitz M, Arkudas A, Dragu A, Schmidt V, Kremer T, Horch R. Zonal perfusion patterns in pedicled free-style perforator flaps. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2013; 67:e9-17.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2013; 67

Publication Date

Sep 15, 2013

Issn Electronic

1878-0539

Pages

e9-17

Brief description/objective

Local perforator flaps have become a standard procedure in reconstructive surgery. They allow the transfer of large tissue units with minimal donor-site morbidity. However, clinical studies on flap perfusion changes over time are lacking. The aim of this study was to investigate the perfusion of free-style single perforator flaps with an eccentrically located main perforator by combined laser Doppler spectrophotometry.