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Preoperative CT angiography for free fibula transfer.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15038017     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The role of preoperative imaging prior to free fibula flap harvest remains controversial. The standard method of preoperative imaging has been arteriography. However, arteriography is associated with known risks and potential complications to the patient. Alternatives to traditional angiography have been sought to attempt to reduce these risks. CT angiography is a noninvasive imaging modality that can accurately assess the arterial and venous circulation, while providing images equal to those of traditional angiography. CT angiography was used in 7 patients prior to free fibula flap harvest. There were no complications from the CT angiogram or the fibula harvest. We describe our use of CT angiography for vascular imaging of the lower extremity prior to free fibula harvest.
Authors:
Yvonne L Karanas; Anuja Antony; Geoffrey Rubin; James Chang
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Microsurgery     Volume:  24     ISSN:  0738-1085     ISO Abbreviation:  Microsurgery     Publication Date:  2004  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-03-23     Completed Date:  2004-07-15     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8309230     Medline TA:  Microsurgery     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  125-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2004 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Affiliation:
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. ykaranas@stanford.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angiography / methods*
Fibula / surgery*
Humans
Middle Aged
Preoperative Care
Retrospective Studies
Surgical Flaps* / blood supply
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

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