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J Reconstr Microsurg 1988; 4(2): 113-122
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1006909
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© 1988 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Musculocutaneous Grafts with Draining Vein: An Experimental Study

Akihiro Fukui, Susumu Tamai
  • Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, Ômiwa Hospital and Nara Medical University, Nara, Japan
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Accepted for publication 1987

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08 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Venous drainage of a musculocutaneous graft was shown to be of importance for the prevention of necrosis and successful graft take. An experimental model was provided in which the iliolumbar veins were used as draining veins in creating musculocutaneous grafts 4 × 3 cm and 4 × 6 cm in size. In the study, it was demonstrated that necrosis could be prevented by preserving draining veins. The number and size of these veins were of some significance in the survival of the grafts.