A simplified technique for free transfer of groin flaps, by use of a Doppler Probe.
Our application of the Doppler probe to microvascular surgery is discussed, including the monitoring of the superficial circumflex iliac artery in free groin flaps. Our technique of free groin flap transplantation is compared to that of others. Three of our cases are discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D002056:Burns / Q000601:surgery; D002058:Burns, Electric; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities; D004301:Doppler Effect; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006230:Hand Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods; D014465:Ultrasonics / Q000295:instrumentation; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*