Free flap transfer with microvascular anastomosis
Date
1976-11
Authors
Visse, J. H.
Adendorff, D. J.
Malherbe, W. D. F.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
HMPG
Abstract
The development of the flap transfer technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery has evolved to the stage where free transplantation of a full thickness skin flap, by means of microvascular anastomosis, has become possible. For the first time in South Africa, a case is documented where such a free graft was used successfully to reconstruct a severe burn contracture of the neck. Experience with this and subsequent cases has taught valuable lessons about the procedure.
Description
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
Keywords
Blood-vessels -- Surgery, Microsurgery
Citation
Visse, J. H., Adendorff, D. J. & Malherbe, W. D. F. 1976. Free flap transfer with microvascular anastomosis. South African Medical Journal, 27 November: 2026-2031