A review of propeller flaps for distal lower extremity soft tissue reconstruction: is flap loss too high?
JA Nelson, JP Fischer, PS Brazio, SJ Kovach… - …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Soft tissue coverage in the distal lower extremity remains a significant challenge. While free
flaps are often utilized for larger defects, local perforator‐based propeller flaps may be ideal …
flaps are often utilized for larger defects, local perforator‐based propeller flaps may be ideal …
Are there risk factors for complications of perforator-based propeller flaps for lower-extremity reconstruction?
M Innocenti, G Menichini, C Baldrighi… - Clinical Orthopaedics …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background Conventional pedicled flaps for soft tissue reconstruction of lower extremities
have shortcomings, including donor-site morbidity, restricted arc of rotation, and poor …
have shortcomings, including donor-site morbidity, restricted arc of rotation, and poor …
A prospective head-to-head comparison of color Doppler ultrasound and computed tomographic angiography in the preoperative planning of lower extremity …
S Feng, P Min, L Grassetti, D Lazzeri… - Plastic and …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Background: This investigation compared the application of color Doppler ultrasound and
computed tomographic angiography in preoperative planning of lower extremity perforator …
computed tomographic angiography in preoperative planning of lower extremity perforator …
Perforator propeller flaps for the coverage of middle and distal leg soft-tissue defects
M Mendieta, R Cabrera, A Siu… - … Surgery–Global Open, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Background: Local propeller flaps preserve the main vascular arteries of the lower extremity
and muscle function, avoiding the need for a microsurgical anastomosis and the benefit of …
and muscle function, avoiding the need for a microsurgical anastomosis and the benefit of …
Use of angioscanning in the surgical planning of perforator flaps in the lower extremities
MCH Sune, AL Ojeda, JAN Garcia… - Journal of plastic …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: This is one of the few studies in the literature to describe angio-computed
tomography (CT) as a planning tool in perforator flap surgery in the lower extremities …
tomography (CT) as a planning tool in perforator flap surgery in the lower extremities …
Preplanning vascularized lymph node transfer with duplex ultrasonography: an evaluation of 3 donor sites
KM Patel, SY Chu, JJ Huang, CW Wu… - … Surgery–Global Open, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Background: As experience with vascularized lymph node (VLN) transfer has grown, new
VLN sources have become apparent. Descriptive studies have elucidated variable lymph …
VLN sources have become apparent. Descriptive studies have elucidated variable lymph …
The efficacy of color duplex sonography in preoperative assessment of anterolateral thigh flap
F Ensat, M Babl, C Conz, MJ Rueth, M Greindl… - …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has become a workhorse in reconstructive surgery of the
head and neck region and the extremities. However, its inconsistent vascular anatomy and …
head and neck region and the extremities. However, its inconsistent vascular anatomy and …
Low wound complication rates for the lateral extensile approach for calcaneal ORIF when the lateral calcaneal artery is patent
C Bibbo, DA Ehrlich, HML Nguyen… - Foot & Ankle …, 2014 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Historically, the lateral extensile approach for calcaneal fracture osteosynthesis
has had relatively high rates of wound healing problems. The vascular territory (angiosome) …
has had relatively high rates of wound healing problems. The vascular territory (angiosome) …
Arterial injury portends worse soft tissue outcomes and delayed coverage in open tibial fractures
AS Bi, ND Fisher, R Parola, A Ganta… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To investigate if any injury to the three primary branches of the popliteal artery in
open tibia fractures lead to increased soft-tissue complications, particularly in the area of the …
open tibia fractures lead to increased soft-tissue complications, particularly in the area of the …
Color Doppler ultrasonography–targeted perforator mapping and angiosome-based flap reconstruction
GL Gunnarsson, T Tei, JB Thomsen - Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2016 - journals.lww.com
Abstract Knowledge about perforators and angiosomes has inspired new and innovative
flap designs for reconstruction of defects throughout the body. The purpose of this article is …
flap designs for reconstruction of defects throughout the body. The purpose of this article is …