Abstract
In a prospective study including 60 patients after free latissimus dorsi transfer (FLDT) to the lower leg, we found persistence of pedicle blood flow up to 10 years postoperatively. After uncomplicated FLDT the pedicle supported the flap in all cases, whereas after complicated FLDT (hematoma, thrombosis, infection) we found only 50% of all flaps autonomously perfused by the vascular pedicle.
| Translated title of the contribution | Does tissue perfusion after free microvascular tissue transplantation stay autonomous? |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 1271-1273 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Langenbecks Archiv für Chirurgie. Supplement. Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Chirurgie. Kongress |
| Volume | 115 |
| State | Published - 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |