Title: Application of Color Doppler Ultrasound in the Design of Skin Flap on Lower Limbs
Abstract: Objective The color Doppler ultrasound was used to assess the design of lower limbs flaps and to understand the vessel distribution of the skin flaps,so as to provide basis for design of skin flap.Methods Between January 2005 and July 2009,38 patients were enrolled in this study and the blood supply of their lower limbs prepared to design skin flap was analyzed by color Doppler flow imaging ( CDFI),and the vascular diameter and blood stream distribution were observed respectively.The quality of the blood vessel and its flowing dynamics were measured.Results Before operation,the blood vessel in donor areas had been completely found(100% ),and then the artery was verified by operation.For the skin flap in the donor areas,38 branches of arteries were deep,72 branches were shallow.The quality of the blood vessels by the color Doppler flow imaging was consistent with the results of operation.Conclusion The color Doppler flow imaging could show the quality of the blood vessels inside the donor area accurately.It is a premier choice for lower limb vascular examination for the design of skin flap.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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