| Clinical experience of a microvascular venous coupler device in free tissue transfers. | |
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PMID: 18055305 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Most free flap failures result from technical problems in performing vascular anastomoses, such as endothelial intima lacerations, distortion of the vessels, and unequal intersuture distances. These incorrect practices can lead to thrombosis formation and, ultimately, flap failure. Solving this problem is a challenging issue for all micro-reconstructive surgeons. In the last decade, a vascular anastomotic coupler instrument was developed and reported on. We review our recent experiences of free tissue transfer using this vascular coupler device, and discuss how venous problems can be overcome with its aid. We believe the excellent patency rate of the coupler may minimize the well-described problems of venous thrombosis in the challenging field of free tissue reconstructions. |
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Authors:
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Kao-Ping Chang; Sin-Daw Lin; Chung-Sheng Lai |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences Volume: 23 ISSN: 1607-551X ISO Abbreviation: Kaohsiung J. Med. Sci. Publication Date: 2007 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-12-06 Completed Date: 2008-04-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100960562 Medline TA: Kaohsiung J Med Sci Country: China (Republic : 1949- ) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 566-72 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, and Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. kapich@kmu.edu.tw |
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Adult Aged Anastomosis, Surgical / instrumentation* Female Humans Male Microsurgery / instrumentation* Middle Aged Surgical Flaps* Vascular Surgical Procedures / instrumentation* Veins / surgery |
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