Vascular Remodeling with a Microvascular Anastomotic Coupler System: A Case Report.
10.15596/ARMS.2015.24.1.20
- Author:
Changbae HONG
1
;
Hyeonjung YEO
;
Daegu SON
Author Information
1. College of Physical Education, Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Venous coupler;
Anastomotic device;
Vascular remodeling
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Perforator Flap;
Regeneration;
Thigh;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Archives of Reconstructive Microsurgery
2015;24(1):20-23
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Despite increased utilization of microvascular anastomotic coupler (MAC) devices, the consequences have yet to be fully explored in terms of vascular regeneration. Removal of an exposed venous coupler is described herein, documenting normal circulatory flow through the remodeled site of application. A 25-year-old man who underwent open reduction and rigid fixation elsewhere for traumatic calcaneal fracture ultimately presented with a necrotic postoperative wound. The debrided defect was treated by free thigh perforator flap, incorporating a MAC device. Three months later, the flap remained viable, but the MAC itself was exposed. Structural integrity of the vessel and blood flow were sustained as the device was carefully removed, confirming true vascular remodeling in this example of MAC usage.
