A single-center retrospective comparison of Duplex ultrasonography versus audible Doppler regarding anterolateral thigh perforator flap harvest and operative times.

Publication

A single-center retrospective comparison of Duplex ultrasonography versus audible Doppler regarding anterolateral thigh perforator flap harvest and operative times.

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 24, 2021

Thomas Benjamin, Haug Valentin, Falkner Florian, Arras Christian, Nagel Sarah S, Boecker Arne, Schmidt Volker, Kneser Ulrich, Bigdeli Amir K

Citation

Thomas B, Haug V, Falkner F, Arras C, Nagel S, Boecker A, Schmidt V, Kneser U, Bigdeli A. A single-center retrospective comparison of Duplex ultrasonography versus audible Doppler regarding anterolateral thigh perforator flap harvest and operative times. Microsurgery 2021; 42:40-49.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Microsurgery 2021; 42

Publication Date

Jun 24, 2021

Issn Electronic

1098-2752

Pages

40-49

Brief description/objective

We reported on the superiority of preoperative Duplex mapping ("Duplex") over audible Dopplers ("Doppler") in anterolateral thigh perforator (ALT) free flaps for upper extremity reconstruction. To corroborate our findings on a larger cohort, we conducted this present study focusing on surgical efficiency and patient safety.