A simple atraumatic method of pedicle delivery during free tissue transfer.
A technique is described which safely transfers a free flap vascular pedicle beneath a skin bridge to its intended anastomotic site. The method has been used routinely in this unit without complication during the past 5 years.
Scott
M J
MJ
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
Kay
S P
SP
D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation; D013396:Suction; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*