Role of Lactate Measurement in Flap Monitoring: An Useful Adjunct
Background Detection of vascular compromise in flap is often a challenging task for reconstructive surgeons. A timely salvage procedure depends on objectivity and reliability of postoperative flap monitoring. This study determined if flap capillary lactate helps in prediction of flap viab...
Main Authors: | , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2023-08-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-1769111 |
Summary: | Background Detection of vascular compromise in flap is often a challenging task for reconstructive surgeons. A timely salvage procedure depends on objectivity and reliability of postoperative flap monitoring. This study determined if flap capillary lactate helps in prediction of flap viability in first 48 postoperative hours of surgery. |
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ISSN: | 0970-0358 1998-376X |