Contrast CT-scan for preoperative planning of VSLN (vascularized submental lymph-node) transfer.
Mullan, Damian ; Kosutic, Damir
Mullan, Damian
Kosutic, Damir
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Vascularized submental lymph-node (VSLN) transfer is gaining popularity as a reliable donor-site in microsurgical treatment of lymphedema. However, variations in number, location, and blood supply to submental lymph-nodes as well as associate skin-paddle make a predictable flap harvest a challenging task. We analyzed this region on preoperative imaging, to improve accuracy of VSLN transfers.
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2016-07-08
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Contrast CT-scan for preoperative planning of VSLN (vascularized submental lymph-node) transfer. 2016: J Surg Oncol