We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Microvascular Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity.
- Authors
Whitaker, Iain; Josty, Ian C; van-Aalst, Vera C, Jr; Banis, Joseph C; Barker, John H
- Abstract
Upper extremity composite tissue defects may result from trauma, tumor resection, infection, or congenital malformations. When reconstructing these defects the ultimate objectives are to provide adequate soft tissue protection of vital structures, and to provide optimal functional and esthetic outcomes. The development of clinical microsurgery has added a large number of treatment options to the trauma surgeon's armamentarium - primarily replantation of amputated tissues and transplantation of vascularized tissues from distant donor sites. Since the early 1970s, considerable refinement in microsurgical tools and techniques together with a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of microcirculatory tissue perfusion led to the introduction of a variety of thin, pliable and versatile-free flap designs.
- Publication
European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society, 2007, Vol 33, Issue 1, p14
- ISSN
1863-9933
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00068-007-7022-8