Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between Single- and Multiple-Perforator-Based Free Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps: Clinical Experience in 87 Patients

Karaaltin, Mehmet; Erdem, Adnan; Kuvat, Samet; Cavdar, Gunay; Kerem, Hakan; Baghaki, Semih; Canter, Halil; Ozdemir, Azimet

doi:10.1097/prs.0b013e318221ddd0

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes between Single- and Multiple-Perforator-Based Free Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps: Clinical Experience in 87 Patients

Karaaltin M. V., Erdem A., Kuvat S., Cavdar G., Kerem H., Baghaki S., ...More

PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY, vol.128, no.3, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 128 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2011
Doi Number: 10.1097/prs.0b013e318221ddd0
Journal Name: PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Istanbul University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Although thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps have not gained popularity in the reconstructive era, the results of recent studies regarding the vascularity of thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps are promising. In the present study, the authors aimed to determine the clinical outcomes of free multiple-perforator versus single-perforator thoracodorsal artery perforator flaps.