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Experimental study of allogeneically vascularized prefabricated flaps

T Hirai1, E K Manders, K Hughes

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, Hershey 17033, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1996
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Cryopreserved allogeneic vascular bundles show promise as pedicles for vascularized island flaps in rabbits. This technique supports autologous tissue transfer, demonstrating flap viability and successful vascular anastomoses.

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Area of Science:

  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Tissue Engineering

Background:

  • Vascularized flaps are crucial for reconstructive surgery.
  • Autologous tissue transfer often requires a viable vascular pedicle.
  • Cryopreserved allogeneic vessels offer a potential alternative for vascular pedicles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using cryopreserved allogeneic vascular bundles as pedicles for vascularized island flaps.
  • To assess the viability and vascular integration of flaps nourished by allogeneic vascular pedicles in a rabbit model.

Main Methods:

  • Harvesting and cryopreserving auricular vascular bundles from rabbits.
  • Anastomosing allogeneic vascular bundles to recipient auricular vessels.
  • Raising and elevating dorsal skin flaps (6x6 cm) on the implanted vascular pedicles.

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  • Assessing flap viability and vascular patency using computed microangiography.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful anastomosis between implanted allogeneic vessels and recipient vasculature was confirmed.
    • Flap survival and viability were demonstrated 1 week after flap elevation.
    • Computed microangiography confirmed vascular integration at 8 days post-implantation.

    Conclusions:

    • Cryopreserved allogeneic vascular bundles can serve as functional vascular pedicles for island flaps.
    • This method shows potential for autologous tissue transfer in reconstructive procedures.
    • Allogeneic vascular grafts are a viable option for supporting flap survival.