title: Dual vascularized fibula transfer on a single vascular pedicle: a useful technique in long bone reconstruction.
abstract: The use of dual vascularized fibula transfer on a single vascular pedicle for reconstruction of long bone defect is described. This technique involves dividing one length of donor vascularized fibula into two segments, without cutting the vessels. The vessels are then folded, thereby supplying blood circulation to both bones. Since 1985 the authors have treated six cases of bone reconstruction using this method. Two of these six cases are reported, with follow-up periods of over one year.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hirosaki University School of Medicine, Aomori, Japan.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Toh
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Harata
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ohmi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Nakahara
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Satoh
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tsubo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Nakamura
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nishikawa
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D005360:Fibula / Q000098:blood supply / Q000637:transplantation*; D006085:Graft Survival; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery