Emergency arterio-venous loop for free-flap defect reconstruction of the lower thigh with a post-irradiated and heavily infected wound

Taeger C, Arkudas A, Beier J, Horch RE (2015)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2015

Journal

International Wound Journal Wiley

Book Volume: 12

Pages Range: 598-600

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12278

Abstract

Although being a safe and standardised procedure, free-flap reconstruction can be harmful if unpredictable situations occur intraoperatively. The case presented reveals a situation in which an unscheduled interdisciplinary approach allowed to complete our reconstructive aim. An extensive defect at the thigh was planned for reconstruction by means of a free rectus abdominis flap. As the distant part of the flap showed a compromised perfusion during operation and had to be partially discarded, our colleagues from the vascular surgery department created an arterio-venous loop for anastomosis. This allowed a more distant positioning of the flap and ensured a complete defect reconstruction.

Authors with CRIS profile

Christian Taeger Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery Andreas Arkudas Medizinische Fakultät Raymund Horch Professur für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie

How to cite

APA:

Taeger, C., Arkudas, A., Beier, J., & Horch, R.E. (2015). Emergency arterio-venous loop for free-flap defect reconstruction of the lower thigh with a post-irradiated and heavily infected wound. International Wound Journal, 12(5), 598-600. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.12278

MLA:

Taeger, Christian, et al. "Emergency arterio-venous loop for free-flap defect reconstruction of the lower thigh with a post-irradiated and heavily infected wound." International Wound Journal 12.5 (2015): 598-600.

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