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A single-center retrospective comparison of Duplex ultrasonography versus audible Doppler regarding anterolateral thigh perforator flap harvest and operative times.

Benjamin ThomasValentin HaugFlorian FalknerChristian ArrasSarah S NagelArne BoeckerVolker J SchmidtUlrich KneserAmir Khosrow Bigdeli
Published in: Microsurgery (2021)
Preoperative Duplex is associated with a significant reduction in ALT free flap harvest and overall operative times, as well as donor-site revisions as opposed to Doppler planning, regardless of the training level of the primary microsurgeon.
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