Microcirculation of lateral groin skin flaps: monitoring and clinical application.
- Author:
Xin YANG
1
;
Jiguang MA
;
Jiaqi WANG
;
Guangci SUN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Groin; surgery; Humans; Laser-Doppler Flowmetry; Microcirculation; Middle Aged; Skin Transplantation; methods; Surgical Flaps; blood supply; Time Factors
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2002;18(5):283-284
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo monitor the microcirculation of lateral groin skin flaps.
METHODSThe microcirculation in 12 lateral groin skin flaps was monitored continuously by laser doppler flowmetry (LDF).
RESULTSThe microcirculatory changes in lateral groin skin flaps were divided into two phases: rapid rising (2-6 days after operation) and plateau (6-11 days after operation). PU values were 2.83 +/- 0.46, 3.21 +/- 0.41, 3.66 +/- 0.43, 4.77 +/- 0.71, 7.08 +/- 0.37; 7.53 +/- 0.41, 7.57 +/- 0.62, 7.70 +/- 0.44, 7.60 +/- 0.26, 7.58 +/- 0.17.
CONCLUSIONIn clinical application, division of the lateral groin skin flaps within the plateau, and the values (PU) returned to or exceeded 50% of that values (PU) determined before application of the tourniquet, causes flaps survival (100%). The time of division was decreased to 8-11 postoperative days in our clinical application.
