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The concept of flow-through circulation in free flaps was previously described as a one-staged technique for cover and revascularisation of ischaemic traumatized extremities. This paper describes the practical use of the concept in replantation surgery. Two clinical cases of hand replants are presented in which an uninterrupted flow was established through the selected free flap.
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Costa, H., Cunha, C., Conde, A. et al. The flow-through free flap in replantation surgery: a new concept. Eur J Plast Surg 20, 181–185 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01152186
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