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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2023; 56(06): 528-529
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1774790
Ideas and Innovations

A Safe and Innovative Method to Apply Venous Coupler in Oncologic Head and Neck Reconstruction

Autoren

  • Ravikiran Naalla

    1   Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Abstract

Venous anastomosis with a coupler device is an effective alternative to the hand-sewn anastomosis technique. Twist in the veins following a coupler anastomosis is a troublesome complication that needs a revision of venous anastomosis. The author proposes a simple technique to reduce the incidence of this complication. This technique is particularly useful in head and neck reconstruction and for beginners in the initial part of the learning curve.

Ethical Approval

The author confirms to the Declaration of Helsinki.




Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
18. September 2023

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