The value of prostaglandin E1 and selective angiography in the territorial definition of axial pattern flaps of the buttock.
The definition of the cutaneous vascular territory in axial pattern flaps has been studied by intravital injection of dye or fluorescein, or by post mortem dissections and injection. This paper illustrates the use of selective angiography and the intra-arterial injection of Prostaglandin E1 in the definition of axial pattern flaps in the buttock. The technique is safe, with no side effects and can be repeated. Its clinical application in the discovery and selection of axial pattern flaps is obvious.
D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D002081:Buttocks / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007269:Injections, Intra-Arterial; D011458:Prostaglandins E / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013524:Surgical Flaps
D011458:Prostaglandins E