Flow-through arterialised venous free flap using the long saphenous vein for salvage of the upper extremity

Authors: Sik Kim, Jun¹; Hyun Choi, Tae¹; Gyun Kim, Nam¹; Suk Lee, Kyung¹; Hwan Han, Ki²; Gu Son, Dae²; Hyung Kim, Jun²

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery, Volume 42, Number 4, 2008 , pp. 218-223(6)

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

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Abstract:

We used two flow-through arterialised venous free flap transfers with the long saphenous vein to reconstruct major arteries and injured skin and soft tissues in the upper extremity. Operating time was reduced, only one donor site was used, and reconstruction of a long arterial defect (24-25 cm) was possible.

Keywords: Flow-through arterialised venous free flap; the long saphenous vein; upper extremity salvage

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02844310601140436

Affiliations: 1: Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Hospital, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 2: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, South Korea

Publication date: 2008-01-01

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