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The Perforasome Theory: Vascular Anatomy and Clinical Implications
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery · 2009 · Vol. 124(5) · pp. 1529–1544
Michel Saint‐Cyr✉(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)Corrine Wong(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)Mark V. Schaverien(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)Ali Mojallal(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)Rod J. Rohrich(The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Abstract
Each perforator holds a unique vascular territory (perforasome). Perforator vascular supply is highly complex and follows some common guidelines. Direct and indirect linking vessels play a critical part in perforator flap perfusion, and every clinically significant perforator has the potential to become either a pedicle or free perforator flap.
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesBone fractures and treatmentsReconstructive Facial Surgery TechniquesMedicineAnatomyTrunkPerforator flapsCadaverDissection (medical)AngiographyRadiology
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AngiographyArteriesBlood Flow VelocityCadaverHumansMicrosurgerySurgical FlapsTomography, X-Ray ComputedVascular Surgical ProceduresTissue and Organ Harvesting
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