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J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4(5): 409-413
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006952
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© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Vascular Patency of Fibular Free Graft: Assessment by Doppler Color-Flow Imager: A Case Report

Thomas R. Stevenson, Jonathan M. Rubin, John E. Herzenberg
  • Sections of Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Accepted for publication 1988

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Viability of a vascularized free fibula transfer can be difficult to establish. It is possible, however, to assess patency of the involved microvascular anastomoses and blood flow in the vessels of the transposed fibula. A Doppler color-flow imager can be used to evaluate blood flow and vascular patency. The imager potentially can be employed in the operating room, during the immediate postoperative period, and for long term follow-up. It is non-invasive and produces a permanent record of vascular anatomy and flow characteristics.