Protocol for a systematic review of venous coupler devices versus hand-sewn anastomosis for microsurgical free flap reconstruction

<strong>Background</strong> A patent microvascular anastomosis is of paramount importance in free tissue transfer. Anastomotic coupler devices provide an alternative to technically demanding hand-sewn venous anastomosis. Various advantages of these devices have been discussed but previou...

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Main Authors: Rodi, T, Geierlehner, A, Mosahebi, A, Tanos, G, Wormald, J
Format: Journal article
Published: BioMed Central 2018