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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · J Reconstr Microsurg Open 2020; 05(02): e101-e106
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719152
Original Article

Simple Interrupted Microvascular Anastomosis: Review of Four Sutures Placement Sequences

Brianne Sullivan
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
,
Michael Zoppo
2   BlueTeam Design, Raleigh, North Carolina
,
Alice Yao
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
,
Peter W. Henderson
1   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York
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Abstract

Background Microsurgical anastomosis is a delicate, highly nuanced procedure that can be done in several different ways; the most basic approach to performing microsurgical anastomoses is by using simple interrupted sutures, but even within that approach, there are different sequences by which the sutures can be placed. To date, there is no review of these sequences and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Methods A PubMed search was performed in October 2019 that sought all published descriptions of simple interrupted microsurgery techniques. Keywords included were “microvascular anastomosis,” “microvascular anastomosis technique,” “simple interrupted,” and “microsurgery.”

Results Four simple interrupted microsurgery techniques were identified: triangulation, 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock, posterior-wall-first, and 3 o'clock to 9 o'clock-side-side. Additionally, there is no uniform nomenclature that describes the techniques for simple interrupted microvascular anastomoses.

Conclusion This study identified four distinct sequences for the placement of simple interrupted sutures for microsurgical anastomosis and the advantages and disadvantages of each, and for the first time described them utilizing standardized nomenclature.

Keywords

microvascular anastomosis - simple interrupted - microvascular anastomosis technique - microsurgery


Publication History

Received: 23 June 2020

Accepted: 25 August 2020

Article published online:
17 November 2020

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