An analysis of free flap failure using the ACS NSQIP database. Does flap site and flap type matter?

abstract：:In this paper, we report on the anatomical study of 34 cadaveric forearms with red latex injection and the clinical application of this study to 11 cases of microsurgical second dorsal metacarpal artery (SDMA) flaps. There were 8 cutaneous cases and 3 tenocutaneous cases using SDMA flaps for distal finger reconstructi...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Yu GR,Yuan F,Chang SM,Zhang F

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Microsurgical lower extremity flap reconstruction provides a valuable option for soft tissue reconstruction in comorbid patients. Limb salvage with flap reconstruction can result in limb length preservation. Despite this, few studies have examined the impact of salvage on patient-centered metrics in this c...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Patel KM,Economides JM,Franklin B,Sosin M,Attinger C,Ducic I

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The potential for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) to decrease the untoward effects of a secondary ischemic event was studied in the rat superficial epigastric flap model. The secondary venous ischemic flap was created by cross-clamping the vascular pedicles for 2 h. Twenty-four hours later, the flap was reelevated and...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Gampper TJ,Zhang F,Mofakhami NF,Morgan RF,Amiss R,Hoard MA,Angel MF

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two groups of consecutive patients treated with latissimus dorsi free myocutaneous flaps to cover lower-extremity soft-tissue defects were compared for postoperative vascular occlusion. In the first group of 13 patients (group I), there were five (38%) venous occlusions and no arterial occlusions. The second group of ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Labosky DA

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We conducted a clinical study to evaluate the effects of neurotization, especially comparing the total contralateral C7 (CC7) root transfer to hemi-CC7 transfer, on total root avulsion brachial plexus injuries (BPI). METHODS:Forty patients who received neurotization for BPI were enrolled in this prospective st...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Tu YK,Tsai YJ,Chang CH,Su FC,Hsiao CK,Tan JS

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to evaluate the effects of crush injuries to the feeding arteries of a muscle flap on microcirculatory haemodynamics. Eighteen male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three experimental groups for intravital microscopy of the cremaster muscle flap. Group 1 served as control. In group 2 the c...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Krapohl BD,Mailänder P,Siemionow M,Giunta R,Zins JE

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported pedicled venous flap survival using the rat model, as well as venovenous, arteriovenous, and arterialized flow-through venous flap survival using the rabbit ear model. For this study, we utilized these flaps clinically. Five of seven pedicled venous flaps survived, displaying superficial necrosi...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Fukui A,Inada Y,Maeda M,Mizumoto S,Yajima H,Tamai S

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perivascular sympathectomy, which has been used for vasospastic disorders of the hands, was examined in experimental models. Perivascular sympathectomy was performed on the central ear vessels and forepaw metacarpal vessels of the rabbit and on the common digital vessels in the monkey. The effects on adrenergic nerves...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Kaarela OI,Raatikainen TK,Junila JA,Waris TH

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last 40 years, various factors that influence the outcome of peripheral nerve surgery have been recognized. Some of these factors, such as age of the patient and time interval between injury and surgery, cannot be controlled by the surgeon. On the other hand, other factors related to technical details are the...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Millesi H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:A Bio 3D printed nerve conduit was reported to promote nerve regeneration in a 5 mm nerve gap model. The purpose of this study was to fabricate Bio 3D nerve conduits suitable for a 10 mm nerve gap and to evaluate their capacity for nerve regeneration in a rat sciatic nerve defect model. MATERIALS AND METH...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Takeuchi H,Ikeguchi R,Aoyama T,Oda H,Yurie H,Mitsuzawa S,Tanaka M,Ohta S,Akieda S,Miyazaki Y,Nakayama K,Matsuda S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study describes the authors' experience with a new method of orthotopic renal transplantation in the rat. This technique combines previously described modifications with the use of the donor inferior vena cava as a conduit to perform an end-to-side venous anastomosis. Survival was 87% and 80% at 3 and 120 days, r...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Blom D,Orloff MS

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe injuries at foot and ankle level with loss of soft tissues and bone are often treated by means of amputation. The transfer of composite free flaps from various donor sites may provide anatomical reconstruction of the foot and ankle and function. Ten patients who sustained severe combined tissue injuries of the ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Battiston B,Antonini A,Tos P,Daghino W,Massazza G,Riccio M

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated blood flow changes after experimental free tissue transfer and the potential hemodynamic effect of sildenafil on the free flap. Sixteen swine were used for free transfer of a latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap to the chest that was anastomosed to the internal mammary vessels, and were randomized into cont...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Gravvanis A,Papalois A,Delikonstantinou I,Pentilas N,Zogogiannis I,Tsoutsos D,Karakitsos D

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we present a case of treatment of fibrous dysplasia (FD) of the proximal femur with the pedicled iliac crest bone graft. An 18-year-old patient presented with hip pain and polyostotic dysplasia with involvement of the proximal femur and a history of pathological fracture. The patient was operated on us...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Perea-Tortosa D,García-López A,Saura-Sánchez E,Aguirre-Pastor A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously shown that the epigastric flap in Dark Agouty rats, measuring approximately 6 x 4 cm with borders related to well-defined anatomical structures, does not exhibit an all-or-none survival pattern. This study was designed to investigate the survival pattern of non-revascularized epigastric flaps in thr...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Franken RJ,Werker PM,Overgoor ML,Kon M

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of lymphatic vessels for lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA), which is an effective surgical treatment for obstructive lymphedema, is important. Indocyanine green (ICG) lymphography is useful for that purpose, but is not common in many institutions. Although ultrasound is a very common modalit...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Hayashi A,Yamamoto T,Yoshimatsu H,Hayashi N,Furuya M,Harima M,Narushima M,Koshima I

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To obtain free flap success, microvascular anastomosis must be perfectly constructed. External compression, twisting (torsion) of the anastomosis site, tension on the anastomosis site, and kinking of the pedicle must be avoided. Few experimental studies report the patency rates of rat vessels after twisting ...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Selvaggi G,Anicic S,Formaggia L

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of wrapping bioabsorbable nerve conduit around primary suture repair on motor nerve regeneration in a rat model. Forty rats were randomly divided into two experimental groups according to the type of repair of the rat sciatic nerve: group I had primary suture repair...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Lee JY,Parisi TJ,Friedrich PF,Bishop AT,Shin AY

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors present a new technique of end-to-side microvascular anastomosis in a rat carotid artery model, employing a milliwatt CO2 laser. Both carotid arteries were isolated and approximated in an end-to-side fashion by the placement of four 10-0 nylon stay sutures. The milliwatt CO2 laser was used to effect vessel...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Sartorius CJ,Shapiro SA,Campbell RL,Klatte EC,Clark SA

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Mandibular reconstruction with a mandibular reconstruction plate (MRP) and free flap transfer can involve serious plate-related complications. The aim of our study is to present our new "no-touch-technique" which keeps an MRP not contaminated to saliva during the entire operation for the reduction of plate-re...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Fujiki M,Sakuraba M,Miyamoto S,Nagamatsu S,Hayashi R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of rapid intraoperative elongation of the rat sciatic nerve with the use of tissue expander and to assess its functional recovery. Out of 51 rats 43 had their right sciatic nerve expanded with a 5-ml intraoperative expander over 1 hr and 8 were sham-operated...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Beris AE,Naka KK,Skopelitou A,Kosta I,Vragalas V,Konitsiotis S,Bontioti E,Soucacos PN

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1987-2002, omental free-tissue transfer was used in 11 patients, aged 6-65 years (mean age, 37.6). The omentum was used for the treatment of brachial plexus injury pain (3 cases), Romberg's disease (1 case), defects of the extremities occurring with chronic obstructive arterial disease (2 cases), posttraumatic...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Ciuce C,Seddiq F,Fodor M,Constantinescu D,Todoran M,Andercou A,Demco D

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Big craniofacial resections for highly invasive malignant neoplasm, including skull base and maxillary bones, always represent a difficult chance for the reconstructive surgeon. In these cases it is not easy to restore anatomy and function simultaneously even adopting complex microsurgical techniques. In maxillofacial...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Maranzano M,Rizzo R,Cicognini A,Sorato R,Recchia G,De Grazia R,Di Paola F,Paolin A,Mazzoleni G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extensive wounds about the knee can rarely be covered with local or even regional flaps. Free flaps often then become obligatory. Many factors will determine the surgeon's selection of the best donor site. Yet the patients' concerns with donor site morbidity cannot be overlooked. Most would agree that a large, but rel...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Hallock GG

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine whether the administration of free radical antagonists, immediately before and during the early minutes of reperfusion, improves muscle survival 24 hr after a period of ischemia. Rabbit rectus femoris muscles were isolated, made ischemic for 3 1/2 hr and treated with either desfe...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Hickey MJ,Knight KR,Lepore DA,Hurley JV,Morrison WA

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Observation of circulation in replanted severed fingers often relies on the clinical experience of the doctor. This article discusses nail fold capillary loops (NFCL) observation in the monitoring of the perfusion and circumfluence of replanted digits. In our study, 30 patients with a total of 39 replanted digits were...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Lu W,Wang D,Liu L,Xiong J,He Q

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Replantation of amputations separated by more than four digits is challenging microsurgery because of the technical demands and long operation time. The purpose of this report was to present the clinical and functional outcomes in patients with amputations of four or five digits using a simultaneous replantatio...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Kwon GD,Ahn BM,Lee JS,Park YG,Ha YC

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation initiates the quantitative, hemodynamic assessment of interpositional grafts in small rat arteries. The left femoral arteries in 16 Sprague-Dawley rats were transected at two levels, and were then repaired using interrupted suturing technique. This effectively provided an ideally sized and histologi...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Blair WF,Chang L,Pedersen DR,Gabel RH,Bell LD

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We employed a forearm flap that had been thinned through primary defatting for nasal covering in three cases to reduce the need for secondary revision. Partial flap loss did occur in one case due to subcutaneous vascular plexus injury, but acceptable results were obtained in the remaining two cases. Donor site concave...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Kobayashi S,Akizuki T,Yoza S,Ohmori K

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascularized grafting with segments of fibula was performed in four men with aseptic necrosis of the femoral head. The patients were restricted to relatively young individuals in whom the necrosis seemed to be confined to two-thirds or less of the femoral head and in whom the outer shell of the femoral head appeared r...

journal_title：Microsurgery

authors： Fujimaki A,Yamauchi Y

更新日期：1983-01-01 00:00:00