Venous Size Discrepancy Is a Critical Factor When Using Superficial Temporal Vessels as Recipient Vessels for Free Flaps.
Luís Mata RibeiroChung-Kang TsaoYu-Liang HungChun-Hui ChuLi-Ching LinMo-Han LinChi PengDavid Chon-Fok CheongShao-Yu HungChun-Ta LiaoPublished in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery (2022)
Flaps with a significant size discrepancy between donor and recipient veins (ratio ≥ 2:1) and fibula flaps (compared with soft tissue flaps) were associated with a higher risk of take-back. It is crucial to minimize venous engorgement during flap harvest and anastomosis, and limit vein redundancy during flap in-setting.
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