Microsurgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Microsurgery is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
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Evaluation of modified frailty index for predicting post‐operative outcomes after lower‐extremity free‐flap reconstruction24
Comparing the educational quality of free flap technique videos on public and paid platforms22
Force‐sensing microsurgical needle holder19
Reconstruction of congenital pseudarthrosis of the radius with a vascularized tibial periosteal transplant: A case report19
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Analysis of the microsurgery fellowship match: 2019–2022 update15
Deep Branch‐Based SCIP Flap After Inguinal‐Genital Debridement15
Lymph‐Interpositional‐Flap Transfer Using Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Severe Limb Trauma Complicated by Lymphorrhea and Dermal Backflow: Indocyanine Green Lymphography‐Assisted Approach15
Iatrogenic Brachial Plexus Lower Trunk Posterior Division Injury During C7 Harvest for Contralateral Transfer in a Child With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy14
Syndactylized glabrous flaps for multiple finger palmar defects14
Retracted: The use of ante‐ and retrograde flow in microsurgical mandibular reconstruction with use of the 3D surgical modeling technique and cutting guide application14
Risk factors associated with fixation‐related complications in microsurgical free flap reconstruction of the mandible14
Reevaluation of Recipient Vessel Selection in Breast Free Flap Reconstruction13
One versus two vein anastomoses in breast reconstruction with a profunda artery perforator flap—does it make a difference13
Efficacy of sliced nerves of different thickness in a biodegradable nerve conduit to promote Schwann cell migration and axonal growth: An experimental study in the rat model11
Prelaminated flaps in head and neck cancer reconstructive surgery: A systematic review10
Extensor carpi radialis brevis motor branch transfer to the deep branch of the ulnar nerve to repair intrinsic hand palsy in neonatal lower brachial plexus and spinal cord injury: A case report10
Comparing seroma formation rate after harvest of the deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap and the superficial abdominal perforator flaps in autologous breast reconstruction: A propensity‐ma10
Double‐pedicle unaffected split‐breast flap for unilateral breast reconstruction10
Reversed distal laterodigital adipofascial flap for nail‐bed reconstruction9
Adipofascial anterolateral thigh free flap in hypopharyngeal and oropharyngeal reconstruction9
Comment on: Conjoined thoracodorsal perforator‐supercharged dorsal intercostal artery perforator propeller flap for reconstruction of a complex upper back defect: Case report and review of the literat9
Unfractionated Heparin Administered Every 8 h Outperforms 12 Hourly Administration for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Reconstructive Head and Neck Tumor Patients: A 12 Year Retrospective Cohort9
Interposition of Free Vascularized Fascia Into the Trapezial Resection Cavity for the Surgical Treatment of Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis9
Long‐Term Follow‐Up After the Charles Procedure: Possibilities for Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Lymphedema Surgery With Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis: A Report of Four Cases9
Comparison of ileocolon flap and jejunum flap for voice reconstruction9
Coronoidectomy, condylectomy, and free vascularized fibula osteomusculocutaneous flap transfer for severe trismus due to contracture of the oral mucosa and temporomandibular joint ankylosis after maxi9
Selective ansa cervicalis nerve transfer to the marginal mandibular nerve for lower lip reanimation: An anatomical study in cadavers and a case report8
Pedicled chimeric superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap with external oblique fascia for vesicocutaneous bladder fistula repair: A case report and literature review on 8
Pedicled double‐paddle vertical posteromedial thigh flap for double‐layer closure and reconstruction of upper thigh defect after sarcoma resection: A case report8
Circumflex Scapular Artery Perforator Flap and Its Surgical Refinements in Soft Tissue Reconstruction for Various Regions of the Foot and Ankle in Pediatric Patients8
The combined profunda artery perforator‐gracilis flap for immediate facial reanimation and resurfacing of the radical parotidectomy defect8
Sciatic nerve reconstruction with cables of vascularized pedicled sural nerve graft8
Current Practices and Evidence of Aspirin Usage in Microvascular Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis8
Usefulness of Dorsal Scapular Artery Perforator Flap for Donor Site Closure After Harvesting Latissimus Dorsi Flap/Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap: A Report of Three Cases8
A nationwide online survey of current trends in microsurgical practice among Japanese plastic surgeons8
Analysis of risk factors for complications of perforator propeller flaps used for soft tissue reconstruction after malignant tumor resection: A systematic review and meta‐analysis8
Investigation of flow velocity in recipient perforator artery for a reliable indicator for the flap transfer with perforator to perforator anastomosis8
Single‐staged revascularization and reconstruction after crush injury of the wrist and distal forearm: A protocolized approach8
Conventional High‐Frequency Ultrasound for Preoperative Planning of Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator (SCIP) Pure Skin Perforator (PSP) Flaps7
Breast Reconstruction With Low‐Design Bilateral Conjoined Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap due to Abdominal Mercedes‐Benz Incision Scar: A Case Report7
Potential of the Thoracoepigastric Vein as a Drainage Vein in Breast Reconstruction With a Free Flap: An Anatomical Study Using Computed Tomography7
Functional Reconstruction of a Huge Lateral Thoraco‐Abdominal Defect With Combined Innervated Pedicled Latissimus Dorsi Flap and Vastus Lateralis Free Functional Muscle Transfer: A Case Report7
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Long‐term patency of multiple lymphatic‐venous anastomoses in cancer‐related lymphedema: A single center observational study6
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Supra‐arcuate free fascial MS‐TRAM, a modified technique to reduce donor site morbidity in obese population‐comparative study6
Breast augmentation using a free lateral thoracic artery perforator flap from the contralateral breast: A case report6
Free Vascularized Scapula tip Flap to L5S1 Vertebral Defect After Chronic Infection Related to Interbody Fusion Cage: A Case Report6
Preoperative photoacoustic versus indocyanine green lymphography in lymphaticovenular anastomosis outcomes for lower extremity lymphedema: A pilot study6
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Microsurgery Training Using AR Glasses6
Free flap reconstruction of plantar weight‐bearing heel defects: Long‐term functional and patient‐reported outcomes5
Age‐related outcome of facial reanimation surgery using cross face nerve graft and gracilis free functional muscle transfer—A retrospective cohort study5
The use of latex Penrose drains and vascular vessel loops to prevent adherence formation in case of delayed flap harvesting5
Linked Flaps of the Thoracodorsal Vascular Tree for Correcting Extensive Post‐Burn Deformities and Achieving Optimal Reconstruction Outcomes5
Recipient vessel selection for multiple free flap transfers in head and neck reconstruction at different periods5
Microvascular free tissue transfer for reconstruction of complex lower extremity trauma: Predictors of complications and flap failure5
Anterior intramuscular approach to profunda artery perforator flap harvest5
Reconstruction techniques using free jejunal transfer for total pharyngolaryngectomy with total glossectomy5
Single‐stage versus two‐stage bone flap reconstruction in chronic osteomyelitis: Multicenter outcomes comparison5
The use of arterial coupler for small size perforator‐to‐perforator microvascular anastomosis5
Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap preoperative planning: A comparative analysis between dynamic infrared thermography, computerized tomography angiography, and hand‐held Doppler5
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Penoscrotal defect reconstruction using loco‐regional flaps in treatment of extramammary Paget's disease: Experience and suggestion of a simplified algorithm5
Selective nerve transfers to restore shoulder abduction and flexion in acute flaccid myelitis: A case report4
Thrombotic Consequences of COVID‐19 Infection on Microsurgical Reconstruction4
Combination of four pedicled flaps for multilayer reconstruction of massive pelvic defect: A case report4
A chimeric medial femoral condyle chondro‐osseus flap with two thin periosteal flaps to reconstruct partial necrosis of talar body: A case report4
Fate of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Muscle at the Donor Site After Fibula Flap Harvest: Assessing Muscle Viability Using Novel MRI Techniques – A Cohort Study4
Preoperative estimation of vertical profunda artery perforator flap weight using computed tomography angiography for breast reconstruction4
Evolving from angiosomal and extra‐angiosomal flaps to the Neo‐Angiosome concept: Are we in need of a newer perspective?4
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Partial tibial nerve transfer for iatrogenic peroneal nerve palsy after endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins of the lower extremity: A case report4
Reconstruction of soft tissue defect around knee with thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and muscle‐sparing latissimus dorsi flap4
Orthotopic forelimb transplantation in a Yucatan minipig model: Anatomic and in vivo study4
Free double‐paddle superficial circumflex iliac perforator flap transfer for partial maxillectomy reconstruction: A case report4
An extended superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap transfer for a relatively‐small breast reconstruction after total mastectomy4
Ultrasound‐guided lymphaticovenous anastomosis without indocyanine green lymphography mapping: A preliminary report4
Sural communicating nerve for application as a vascularized nerve graft: A microneurovascular anatomic study in cadavers4
The utility of free abdominal flap without Zone 4 procedure for unilateral breast reconstruction4
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Anatomic and histomorphometric study of the nerve to the vastus lateralis in cadaver for its clinical application in facial reanimation4
Microsurgical reconstruction for head and neck in patients with end‐stage renal disease undergoing dialysis4
Immediate sciatic nerve reconstruction using an ipsilateral common peroneal nerve graft at the time of sarcoma resection4
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Utilizing augmented reality for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) flap perforator selection4
Extended latissimus dorsi flap with propeller ascending design for reconstruction of a complex lateral lumbar defect: A case report and review of the literature4
The combined risk predictive power of frailty and hypoalbuminemia in free tissue flap reconstruction: A cohort study of 34,571 patients from the NSQIP database3
Association between venous thromboembolism rates and different prophylactic anticoagulation regimens in patients undergoing free flap reconstruction of the head and neck region3
Lymphaticovenular anastomoses training model for multiple stages of lymphedema by using efferent lymphatic plexus of the mesenteric lymph node of rats3
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Use of the pedicle of previously harvested pectoral myocutaneous flap as a recipient for free flaps in head and neck reconstruction3
Free peroneal artery perforator flap for reconstruction of traumatic limb soft tissue defects: A retrospective case series study3
Management of postoperative microvascular compromise and ischemia reperfusion injury in breast reconstruction using autologous tissue transfer: Retrospective review of 2103 flaps3
Evidence based recommendations for perioperative vasopressor use and fluid resuscitation in microsurgery3
High‐frequency ultrasound‐assisted perforator mapping enhances efficiency in microsurgical reconstruction using thin ALT and SCIP flaps3
Free flap reconstruction of distal extremity necrosis after COVID‐19‐related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a pediatric patient3
Pedicled palmar intermetacarpal perforator flap for skin‐graftless syndactyly release: Anatomical study and clinical application3
Comments on “Revolutionizing patient education: ChatGPT outperforms Google in answering patient queries on free flap reconstruction”3
Long‐term efficacy of lymphovenous anastomosis for the treatment of retroperitoneal lymphangiectasia: A case report and a review of literature3
Clinical and Cost‐Effectiveness of Intraoperative Flap Perfusion Assessment With Indocyanine Green Fluorescence Angiography in Breast and Head and Neck Reconstructions: A Systematic Review and Meta‐An3
Oncologic Considerations for Primary Facial Reanimation Following Parotid Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Resection3
The use of the chimeric conjoint flap technique for complex defects reconstruction throughout the body: Clinical experience with 28 cases3
Comments on “Targeted muscle reinnervation at the time of amputation in the management of complex regional pain syndrome of the leg: A case series”3
Comment on “A modified ‘interrupted’ method with resting of the suture needle on the vessel wall for microvascular anastomosis”3
Functional and morphological evaluation of the trapezius muscle after spinal accessory nerve transfer to brachial plexus nerves3
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Reducing postoperative intensive care unit admission after lower limb microvascular reconstruction using sequential general and epidural anesthesia in low‐resource settings3
Utilization of the internal mammary perforators as the recipient vessels for microsurgical breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the literature3
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Surgical and demographic predictors of free flap salvage after takeback: A systematic review3
Microsurgical reconstruction using thoracoacromial vessels as recipients for complicated chest wall defects3
Orthotopic vascularized lymph node transfer in breast cancer‐related lymphedema treatment: Functional and life quality outcomes3
Abdominal perforator exchange flap (APEX): A classification of pedicle rearrangements3
Free functioning gracilis transfer for brachial plexus reconstruction using the internal mammary vessels as recipients: A case report3
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Comments on “Partial Second‐Toe Pulp Free Flap for Fingertip Reconstruction: Experience and Surgical Tips to Minimize Complications”3
The use of chimeric‐superthin anterolateral thigh flap in reconstruction of laryngopharyngoesophagectomy defects of hypopharyngeal cancer3
To spare or not to spare rib: A survey on internal mammary vessel preparation in microsurgical breast reconstruction3
Intra‐abdominal vascularized lymph node transfer for treatment of lymphedema: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis3
Functional outcome after transfer of brachialis on anterior interosseous and supinator on posterior interosseous nerves: A preliminary report3
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Development of a Training Model for Microvascular Tongue Reconstruction3
Supermicrosurgery with perforator‐to‐perforator anastomoses for lower limb reconstructions – A systematic review and meta‐analysis3
Critical Review of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) Studies in Neuroma Management3
Use of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detection and prediction of congestion in pedicled island flaps3
Optimizing donor fascicle selection in Oberlin's procedure: A retrospective review of anatomical variability using intraoperative neuromonitoring3
Perforator‐to‐perforator SCIP‐based vascularized lymphnode and lymphatic vessels transfer: A first report3
Application of extended ulnar parametacarpal perforator free flap for the reconstruction of total pulp defect of the thumb: A case report3
Comparing Safety Profiles of Skin‐Sparing and Nipple‐Sparing Mastectomy With Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Analysis3
Complex reconstruction of the clavicle with a prefabricated medial femur condyle chimeric flap including a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap: A case report2
Comments on “Application of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detecting flap congestion in the use of free deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps for breast reconstruction”2
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Free flap reconstruction of elbow soft tissue defects: Lessons learned from 15 years of experience2
Proximal peroneal perforator flap, cadaveric study, and clinical applications for shallow defect reconstructions2
Evaluating mesh use for abdominal donor site closure after deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis2
From Angiosomal to Bi‐Angiosomal and Extra‐Angiosomal Pedicled Perforator Flaps: Optimizing the Use of Local Tissues in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction2
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The Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Patient Outcomes and Complications in Microsurgical Lower Extremity Reconstruction2
Factors Associated With Claw Toe Deformity Following Vascularized Fibula Flap Harvesting: A Retrospective Analysis of Potential Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies2
Anatomical Landmarks of the Facial Artery and Vein for Intraoral Anastomosis: A Cadaveric Study2
Inverted gracilis muscle free flap with intraoral vascular anastomoses for facial reanimation in vessel depleted neck: A case report2
Application of stroke volume variation for optimized hemodynamic monitoring in hand allotransplantation2
One‐stage reconstruction of the massive overlying skin and Achilles tendon defects using a free chimeric anterolateral thigh flap with fascia lata2
Clinical, Preclinical, and Educational Applications of Robotic‐Assisted Flap Reconstruction and Microsurgery: A Systematic Review2
The free vastus lateralis—And conjoined vastus lateralis anterolateral thigh/tensor fascia lata flap for oncological chest wall reconstruction2
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Full Thickness, Near‐Total to Total Lower Lip Reconstruction Using Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Free Flap: A Case Report2
The breast cancer‐related lymphedema multidisciplinary approach: Algorithm for conservative and multimodal surgical treatment2
Inability to use free fasciocutaneous parascapular flap due to vascular variant2
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Pedicled Vascularized Common Peroneal Nerve Graft in Sciatic Nerve Reconstruction With Involvement of Inner Pelvic Lumbar and Sacral Nerve Roots: A Case Report and Literature Review2
Impact of perioperative vasopressors on lower extremity free flap reconstruction2
Nipple‐areola‐complex preservation and obesity—Successful in stages2
Reconstruction of an axillary postburn scar contracture with a previously burned thoracodorsal artery perforator flap2
The clinical effectiveness and safety of intravenous unfractionated heparin following digital replantation and revascularization: A narrative systematic review2
Comments on “the Heart‐Lung Machine in Major Limb Replantation: Report of Two Cases”2
Chimeric SCIP flap with iliac bone for reconstruction of foot first ray in a radiated surgical bed: A case report2
Speech and swallowing function following microsurgical reconstruction of palatal defects in a series of six pediatric patients2
One‐Stage Bilateral Severe Trismus Reconstruction: Simultaneous Utilization of Free Anterolateral Thigh and Tensor Fascia Latae Flaps From a Single Donor Thigh: Report of Three Cases2
Effects of Preoperative Hemoglobin on Microsurgical Reconstruction and Perioperative Blood Transfusion Requirement: A Meta‐Analysis and Systematic Review of the Literature2
Comments on “a microsurgery training model using konjac flour noodles”2
The use of superficial circumflex iliac perforator (SCIP) pedicle vein for lymphovenous anastomosis to treat inguinal lymphatic fistula: A case report2
Concurrent management of lymphedema and breast reconstruction with single‐stage omental vascularized lymph node transfer and autologous breast reconstruction: A case series2
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Pedicled anterolateral thigh flap transfer for the reconstruction of a large gluteal defect assisted by preoperative computed tomographic angiography and intraoperative indocyanine green angiography: 2
Triceps to teres minor motor nerve transfer to restore glenohumeral external rotation after neonatal brachial plexus injury2
Transferring pectoral muscle flap to depleted neck to create a new recipient source for free flaps in head and neck reconstruction2
Small flaps in microsurgical breast reconstruction: Selection between the profunda artery perforator and small deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flaps and associated outcomes and complication2
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Outcomes in restoring elbow flexion following intercostal nerve transfer to the musculocutaneous nerve in neonatal brachial plexus injury2
Soft tissue reconstruction of the trunk with pedicled perforator and musculocutaneous flaps: A single‐center comparative retrospective study2
Radial to Median Sensory Nerve Transfers to Restore Sensate Key Pinch: A Cadaveric Assessment of Size Match and Implications for Transfer2
The use of double free flaps with intra‐flap anastomosis for complex defects reconstruction2
Treatment of Freiberg's disease using a reverse pedicled metatarsal bone flap: Case report2
Surgical lymphedema models in the mice hindlimb—A systematic review and quality assessment2
Surgical management of lymphedema: Does a microsurgeon's bias exist?2
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