Single-stage revascularization and free flap coverage in the treatment of ischemic lower limb lesions

European Journal of Plastic Surgery

Volumn 19, Issue 5, 1996, Pages 245-252

  Van Landuyt, K ^a   Vermessen, F ^a   Monstrey, S ^a   Tonnard, P ^a   Van den Brande, F ^a   Matton, G ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Free flaps; Gangrene; Lower limb

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; DEBRIDEMENT; FEMALE; FREE TISSUE GRAFT; GANGRENE; HUMAN; LEG ISCHEMIA; LEG REVASCULARIZATION; MALE; MOBILIZATION; OPERATION DURATION; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL;

EID: 0029792559     PISSN: 0930343X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/BF00171878     Document Type: Article

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