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Colour Doppler and Volume Changes—Anterolateral Thigh Flap : The Sunnybrook Experience
Joint Authors
Eskander, Antoine
Enepekides, Danny
Higgins, Kevin M.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper summarizes two recent ALT studies from our institution focusing on the utility of colour flow Doppler's ultrasonography and volumetric changes with radiation.
Lastly, we will discuss recommended changes to practice due to the aforementioned studies.
Our findings suggest that special care should be made to identify patients at high risk for peripheral arterial disease, and, if the reconstructive surgeon has any concerns, preoperative colour flow Doppler's ultrasonography should be undertaken to better characterize the perforator anatomy and avoid inappropriate flap elevation in patients with silent claudication.
Particular detail should be paid to flap thickness especially in patients with increased body habitus.
Radiation therapy has on average 20% flap volume-reducing effect, and an overestimation of volume in patients who will be undergoing radiotherapy should lead to the best contour and cosmetic outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Eskander, Antoine& Enepekides, Danny& Higgins, Kevin M.. 2011. Colour Doppler and Volume Changes—Anterolateral Thigh Flap : The Sunnybrook Experience. ISRN Surgery،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456625
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Eskander, Antoine…[et al.]. Colour Doppler and Volume Changes—Anterolateral Thigh Flap : The Sunnybrook Experience. ISRN Surgery No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456625
American Medical Association (AMA)
Eskander, Antoine& Enepekides, Danny& Higgins, Kevin M.. Colour Doppler and Volume Changes—Anterolateral Thigh Flap : The Sunnybrook Experience. ISRN Surgery. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456625
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456625