Salvage of free flaps after venous thrombosis: case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Venous thrombosis of a free flap is a serious complication in microsurgery. Several agents with the ability to dissolve an occluding thrombus exist. Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) seems the most effective. We present our experience with a procedure that was successful in elimination of the occluding thrombus in two patients.
Medical subject headings
- Surgical Flaps
- Thrombectomy
- Thrombolytic Therapy
- Venous Thrombosis