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J Reconstr Microsurg 1997; 13(01): 25-29
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1063937
Original Article

Quantitative Evaluation of the Effects of Gravity and Dependency on Microvascular Tissue Transfer to the Lower Limb, with Clinical Applications

Jeffrey Scott Isenberg
,
Ann Siegal
,
Randolph Sherman
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Abstract

Accepted for publication June 15 1996

The authors have attempted quantitatively to evaluate the effects of gravity and dependency on free-tissue transfers to the lower limb, particularly in the immediate postoperative period, using the diagnostic modalities of Doppler ultrasonography and interstitial compartment pressure measurements. Results of these quantitative evaluations promoted a change in postoperative management among patients undergoing lower-limb tissue transfer. The experience in two patient cohorts is presented.



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Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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