Journal article
The utility of the microvascular anastomotic coupler in free tissue transfer
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The microvascular anastomosis remains a technically sensitive and critical determinant of success in free tissue transfer. The microvascular anastomotic coupling device is an elegant, friction-fit ring pin device that is becoming more widely used.
OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the literature to examine the utility of the microvascular coupler in free tissue transfer.
Authors
Grewal AS; Erovic B; Strumas N; Enepekides DJ; Higgins KM
Journal
Plastic Surgery, Vol. 20, No. 2, pp. 98–102
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
May 2012
DOI
10.1177/229255031202000213
ISSN
2292-5503