Detecting flap compromise: an updated review of techniques to monitor microsurgical flaps post-operatively in breast reconstruction
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Published:2023
Issue:
Volume:10
Page:30
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ISSN:2349-6150
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Container-title:Plastic and Aesthetic Research
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language:
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Short-container-title:Plast Aesthet Res
Author:
Cevallos Priscila C.,Najafali Daniel,Johnstone Thomas M.,Borrelli Mimi R.,Manrique Oscar J.,Lee Gordon K.,Nazerali Rahim S.
Abstract
Breast reconstructive surgery utilizing free tissue transfer has revolutionized the restoration of aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients. Even for the most routine free flap procedures, substantial hospital resources and costs are necessary. The effectiveness of free flap surgery, along with any reconstructive procedure, hinges upon meticulous patient selection, thorough pre-operative planning, well-informed peri-operative decision-making, and diligent post-operative monitoring and care for the patient. This article presents a review of standard clinical care monitoring techniques during the post-operative period, as well as the diverse strategies currently employed for post-operative flap monitoring.
Publisher
OAE Publishing Inc.