Utility of Indocyanine Green Angiography for Preventing Pre-expanded Extended Lower Trapezius Myocutaneous Flap Necrosis: How to Make the Correct Decision for Hypoperfused Areas

Conclusion: The proposed standard strategy effectively reduced the necrosis rate of the pre-expanded e-LTMC flap, thus it is sensible to act on the ICGA findings. Prophylactic resection of the hypoperfused area should be recommended. Where resection may lead to poor reconstructive outcomes, flap trimming or a second flap should be the preferred option. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - October 18, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Wang, Miao Zang, Mengqing Zhu, Shan Chen, Bo Li, Shanshan Han, Tinglu Chen, Zixiang Liu, Yuanbo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research