Reconstruction of radiation-induced ulcers with free flaps using the perforating vessel as a recipient vessel.
Ji Min KimSeong Ae KimHyo Jeong KwonSuk-Ho MoonDeuk Young OhJong Won RhieYoung-Joon JunPublished in: Microsurgery (2019)
In free flap reconstruction of radiation ulcers, using perforating vessels within or outside the ulcer as recipient vessels provided less damaged vessels and healthier flaps for the defects with minimal wound complications. These perforating vessels can be a good option as recipient vessel for free flap coverage of radiation ulcers.