Use of Preoperative High-Resolution Ultrasound System to Facilitate Elevation of the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap

Conclusion The use of a preoperative high-resolution ultrasound system significantly decreased the rate from of intraoperative conversion from the superficial branch to the deep branch of the SCIA. It also resulted in significantly fewer venous anastomoses and a shorter operative time, while maintaining a low incidence of postoperative complications. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery - April 14, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Yoshimatsu, Hidehiko Karakawa, Ryo Fuse, Yuma Okada, Akira Hayashi, Akitatsu Yano, Tomoyuki Tags: Original Article Source Type: research