A Simple Method of Free-Flap Monitoring Using a Superficial Vein

Thomas Schoeller; Milomir Ninkovic; Gottfried Wechselberger

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1006500

Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Table of Contents

J Reconstr Microsurg 1996; 12(6): 371-373
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006500

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A Simple Method of Free-Flap Monitoring Using a Superficial Vein

Thomas Schoeller, Milomir Ninkovic, Gottfried Wechselberger

University Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Innsbruck, Austria

Abstract

ABSTRACT

A new, simple method for flap monitoring is presented. Dissecting a superficial flap vein, which is closed by an Acland clamp, and opening the clamp shortly thereafter, allows objective, postoperative flap monitoring. The surgical technique, advantages, and possible difficulties of the procedure are discussed.

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