Complications of free flap transfers.
Review of 72 cases of free flap transfer showed that flap failure was associated with thrombocytosis and open wounds and that complications were associated with open wounds. Specific biologic variables, therefore, may underlie flap failure and complications, and investigation of these variables could lead to reduced morbidity.
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006084:Graft Rejection; D006225:Hand / Q000601:surgery; D006400:Hematocrit; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010976:Platelet Count; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011300:Preoperative Care; D012086:Reoperation; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology; D013922:Thrombocytosis / Q000209:etiology