The perfusion of microvascular free flaps is inevitable for completion of reconstruction in the head and neck area. In some patients microvascular anastomosis is impossible because of arteriosclerotic changes, different oncological interventions, and consecutive vessel depletion at the neck. The aim of the project is to establish an innovative system for extracorporeal perfusion of microvascular free flaps after ingrowth of new vessels from the wound bed have taken place. Afterwards, no further perfusion of the vascular pedicle is required for free flaps to survive and provide functional and aesthetic reconstruction.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Free flaps are perfused via a special bypass perfused by a new technique supported by a intermittent perfusion support system.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Technische Universität München
Munich, Germany
RECRUITINGPerfusion of Free Flap from wound bed
Time frame: Two Weeks
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