Background Goals of lower extremity microvascular reconstruction (LEMR) include the
restoration of function, prevention of infection, and optimal cosmesis. Indications for LEMR …

Introduction Early postoperative compression of free flaps for lower limb reconstruction
remains controversial. It may reduce venous congestion and promote the resolution of …

Background Chronic venous leg ulcers are a significant health care burden with a difficult
and unreliable treatment. Free flaps may be needed for wound coverage in severe cases …

Abstract The Cook-Swartz-Doppler probe is an easy to handle and reliable tool for free flap
monitoring. In the head and neck region different confounders can affect the read out. We …

Background Free tissue transfer has become a common and safe reconstructive procedure.
However, total or partial flap losses remain a looming threat, especially for lower extremity …

Introduction Dangling protocols are known to vary by surgeon and center, and their specific
regimen is often largely based on single surgeon or institutional experience. A systematic …

Introduction Enhanced recovery (ER) aims to achieve earlier recovery, reduced hospital
length of stay (LoS) whilst improving outcomes. Our ER protocol for acute lower-limb open …

Background The methodological quality of open access studies has long been questioned
due to increasing popularity and accessibility. The objective of this study is to compare the …

Background: Lower extremity free flap dangling protocols are still widely practiced, despite a
paucity of evidence for their use. This pilot study investigates the use of tissue oximetry to …

Background Evidence for postoperative care of lower extremity free flap reconstruction
(LEFF) varies and is yet to be standardized, despite established guidelines by the British …