Characteristics of the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap in a Western Population and a Practice Approach for Free Flap Reconstruction

Conclusion Despite a significantly higher BMI than many previously published cohorts, the SCIP remains an excellent source of thin and pliable tissue. When dissected closer to the source vessel, a vessel caliber of nearly 2 mm can be achieved, which may obviate the need for “supermicrosurgery” in this population. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - October 31, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Messa, Charles A. Carney, Martin J. Tantillo, Kristopher Othman, Sammy Moores, Craig Mirzabeigi, Michael N. Weissler, Jason M. Cook, Tessa Kovach, Stephen J. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research