Immediate use of medicinal leeches to salvage venous congested reverse pedicled neurocutaneous flaps
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Tarih
2003
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Yayıncı
Taylor and Francis Online
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
Özet
Reverse pedicled neurocutaneous flaps have recently become popular for reconstructing soft tissue defects of the lower extremity. Venous congestion is a relatively common problem in these flaps in diabetic patients and those with electric burns, and this may cause partial or complete loss if capillary perfusion is not re-established urgently. We describe our experience of 13 neurocutaneous flaps, of which five developed venous congestion and were treated successfully with leeches placed immediately.
Açıklama
Anahtar Kelimeler
Neurocutaneous flaps, Venous congestion, Leech therapy
Kaynak
Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery
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Cilt
37
Sayı
5
Künye
Gideroğlu, K., Yıldırım, S., Akan, M. ve Aköz, T. (2003). Immediate use of medicinal leeches to salvage venous congested reverse pedicled neurocutaneous flaps. Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Hand Surgery. 37(5), s. 277-282.
