The possible added detrimental effect of microvascular anastomosis after ischemial was studied in an experimental model. Vessels were examined after warm ischemia using intravital microscopy of groin flap of an anesthetized rabbit. Our model demonstra...
The possible added detrimental effect of microvascular anastomosis after ischemial was studied in an experimental model. Vessels were examined after warm ischemia using intravital microscopy of groin flap of an anesthetized rabbit. Our model demonstrates that micorvascular anastomoses don't include a vulnerable microvascular patency factor. These findings suggest that non-traumatized blood vessels develped thrombosis due to ischemia alone and island flap rendered ischemic by clamp, have the same percent viability, but clamp damage as a potential cause of decreased survival must also consider in long ischemic time. The clinical importance of early diagnosis and treatment of ischemic tissues is emphasized.