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01-06-2011 | Original Article

Microvascular Anastomosis of Vessels Less Than 0.5 mm in Diameter: A Supermicrosurgery Training Model in Lagos, Nigeria

Authors: Bolaji Oyawale Mofikoya, Andrew O. Ugburo, Olufemi B. Bankole

Published in: Journal of Hand and Microsurgery | Issue 1/2011

Abstract

The development of reconstructive microsurgery has now reached the supermicrosurgery stage. However the anastomosis of vessels under 0.5 mm is still out of the comfort zone of the many microsurgeons. To confirm the technical feasibility and the reliability of this technique We relate our own experience in this regard using the free superficial inferior epigastric flap of the rat as a model for supermicrosurgery training at the Microsurgery Laboratory of the Lagos University teaching hospital. 18 of the 20 free flaps transferred survived at 1 week. Two flaps necrosed and two flaps dehisced. We believe based on our work that the average microsurgeon can become comfortable working with these vessels.

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Title: Microvascular Anastomosis of Vessels Less Than 0.5 mm in Diameter: A Supermicrosurgery Training Model in Lagos, Nigeria
Authors: Bolaji Oyawale Mofikoya
Andrew O. Ugburo
Olufemi B. Bankole
Publication date: 01-06-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Hand and Microsurgery / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 0974-3227
Electronic ISSN: 0974-6897
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12593-011-0035-x

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