Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4120361 Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2009 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
The slit arteriotomy is simple, reliable, and can be consistently used in the transfer of free flaps to the extremities. As no portion of the recipient vessel wall is excised, the anastomotic diameter is increased. This promotes blood flow through the anastomosis.
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Use of the slit arteriotomy for end-to-side arterial anastomosis in free-tissue transfers to the extremities
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