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

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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)

• 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
• Bezmialem Vakıf 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.