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Zonal perfusion patterns in pedicled free-style perforator flaps.

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 15, 2013

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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.