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The youngest free groin flap yet?

K Ohmori, K Harii, J Sekiguchi

    British Journal of Plastic Surgery
    |October 1, 1977
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    Free groin flap transfer is a viable option for infants, even as young as 3 months old. Successful microvascular anastomosis indicates no minimum age for this reconstructive procedure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Pediatric Microsurgery

    Background:

    • Free flap transfer is a complex reconstructive surgical technique.
    • Pediatric patients present unique challenges in microsurgery due to vessel size.

    Observation:

    • A successful free groin flap transfer was performed on a 3-month-old infant.
    • The infant's blood vessels were sufficiently large for microvascular anastomosis.

    Findings:

    • The case demonstrates the feasibility of free flap transfer in very young infants.
    • Adequate vessel diameter, not chronological age, is the primary determinant for successful microvascular anastomosis.

    Implications:

    • This finding challenges traditional views on minimum age restrictions for free flap procedures.
    • It expands the potential application of free flap surgery in pediatric reconstructive cases.
    • Further research may refine patient selection criteria for infant free flap transfers.

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