Doppler ultrasound surface monitoring of both arterial and venous flow in clinical free tissue transfers.

G. A. Solomon, M. J. Yaremchuk, P. N. Manson

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Abstract

A hand-held nondirectional Doppler ultrasound flowmeter has been used to monitor the arterial and venous patency of 60 clinical free tissue transfers. Based on information obtained, three flaps were re-explored, at which time the preoperative diagnosis of arterial or venous occlusion was confirmed. Two of the three flaps were salvaged. This readily available, noninvasive system has been useful in monitoring clinical free tissue transfers whose surfaces are exposed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)39-41
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of reconstructive microsurgery
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery

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