[Microcirculation of thoraco-acromial flaps: monitoring and clinical application].
OBJECTIVE
To monitor the microcirculation of thoraco-acromial flaps.


METHODS
The microcirculation in 12 thoraco-acromial flaps was monitored continuously by laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF).


RESULTS
The microcirculatory changes in thoraco-acromial flaps were divided into two phases: rapid rising (2 - 4 days after operation) and plateaurising (4 - 7 days after operation). PU values were 7.4 +/- 2.0, 7.6 +/- 2.3 and 7.3 +/- 1.6.


CONCLUSIONS
In division of the thoraco-acromial flaps within the plateau, the value (PU) returned to or exceeded 50% of that before application of the tourniquet. All flaps survived. The time of division was decreased to 6 - 8 after operation days.
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Plastic Surgery Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100041, China.
Ma
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Sun
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008833:Microcirculation; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000098:blood supply*; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000379:methods