Long-Term Patency of Twisted Vascular Pedicles in Perforator-Based Propeller Flaps
Background:. Propeller flaps require torsion of the vascular pedicle of up to 180 degrees. Contrary to free flaps, where the relevance of an intact vascular pedicle has been documented, little is known regarding twisted pedicles of propeller flaps. As secondary surgeries requiring undermining of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2017-10-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000001544 |