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Porcine As a Training Module for Head and Neck Microvascular Reconstruction
Published on: September 29, 2018
Exposure of a microvascular anastomotic coupler in head and neck reconstruction: a case report
Tateki Kubo1, Natsuko Kitamura2, Motohiro Onoda2
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine.
Objective:
We present a case of exposure of a microvascular anastomotic coupler.
Methods:
We performed venous anastomoses using microvascular anastomotic couplers in head and neck reconstruction.
Results:
A microvascular anastomotic coupler was exposed in the seventh month postoperation, and an anastomosed vein was disrupted.
Conclusions:
Although the usefulness of the microvascular anastomotic coupler in microsurgical flap reconstruction is not in doubt, as described previously, we believe that it is necessary to remember that use of a microvascular anastomotic coupler involves potential risks of exposure and anastomosed vessel disruption.
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