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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Plast Surg 2013; 46(01): 147-148
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.113737
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Association of Plastic Surgeons of India

A simple and effective way of maintaining the microvascular field clean and dry during anastomosis

Authors

  • G.I. Nambi

    Plastic and Reconstructive Microvascular Services, Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

  • Samir M. Kumta

    Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shushrusha Citizens′ Co-operative Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai, India

  • Nitin J. Mokal

    Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shushrusha Citizens′ Co-operative Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai, India

  • Mukund R. Thatte

    Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shushrusha Citizens′ Co-operative Hospital, Dadar, Mumbai, India
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Publication Date:
07 October 2019 (online)

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ABSTRACT

During microvascular anastomosis, it is important to maintain the microsurgical field irrigated yet dry so as to achieve a good view of the vessels for approximation. In this method, an infant feeding tube (size 4), with its tip sandwiched between layers of dry gauze and a surgical glove component placed in the anastomotic field and the other end connected to a suction apparatus, is used to maintain the microsurgical field free from flooding. It also has the additional advantage of providing a stable platform for microvascular anastomosis.

KEY WORDS

Anastomosis - microreconstruction - microsurgical field
 
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