Microsurgery

Papers
(The TQCC of Microsurgery is 3. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)
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Cervical Spine Musculoskeletal Work‐Related Injuries in Microsurgery: Insights of an Often‐Overlooked Aspect of Microsurgical Practice32
Free Flap Reconstruction of Xylazine‐Associated Wounds: A Retrospective Review28
Autonomization of Microvascular Free Flaps in Reconstructive Surgery: A Narrative Review26
Reconstruction of congenital pseudarthrosis of the radius with a vascularized tibial periosteal transplant: A case report23
Deep Branch‐Based SCIP Flap After Inguinal‐Genital Debridement22
Iatrogenic Brachial Plexus Lower Trunk Posterior Division Injury During C7 Harvest for Contralateral Transfer in a Child With Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy18
Syndactylized glabrous flaps for multiple finger palmar defects15
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Reevaluation of Recipient Vessel Selection in Breast Free Flap Reconstruction14
Analysis of the microsurgery fellowship match: 2019–2022 update13
Comprehensive Analysis on the Use of Superficial Temporal Vessels as Free Flap Recipients in Head and Neck Reconstruction: Systematic Review on Anatomic Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes13
Evaluation of modified frailty index for predicting post‐operative outcomes after lower‐extremity free‐flap reconstruction13
Lymph‐Interpositional‐Flap Transfer Using Anterolateral Thigh Flap for Severe Limb Trauma Complicated by Lymphorrhea and Dermal Backflow: Indocyanine Green Lymphography‐Assisted Approach13
Cephalic Vein Interposition Graft for Salvage of Compromised DIEP Flap in Breast Reconstruction13
One versus two vein anastomoses in breast reconstruction with a profunda artery perforator flap—does it make a difference12
Heritage of the Founder of Microsurgical Education in Debrecen— In Memoriam Professor István Furka (1935–2021)12
Comparing the educational quality of free flap technique videos on public and paid platforms12
Combined Nerve Grafting and Myoelectric Orthosis Bionic Approach (MOBA) for Functional Restoration After Pan‐Plexus Injury12
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Immediate Preoperative Team Discussion in Enhancing Surgical Safety and Clinical Outcomes in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction12
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 report11
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Preoperative Tranexamic Acid Use in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity‐Matched Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes11
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 literat11
Efficacy and Morbidity of Heparin Infusion in Salvaging Autologous Breast Reconstruction Free Flaps10
Interposition of Free Vascularized Fascia Into the Trapezial Resection Cavity for the Surgical Treatment of Trapeziometacarpal Osteoarthritis10
Comparison of ileocolon flap and jejunum flap for voice reconstruction10
Comments on “Use of Tranexamic Acid in Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction”10
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‐ma9
Reversed distal laterodigital adipofascial flap for nail‐bed reconstruction9
Impact of Vasopressors on Microvascular Free Flap Perfusion in Head and Neck Reconstruction9
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
Use of Lateral Intercostal Artery Perforator Flap for the Donor Site Closure of Latissimus Dorsi Muscle Flap9
Long‐Term Follow‐Up After the Charles Procedure: Possibilities for Minimally Invasive Reconstructive Lymphedema Surgery With Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis: A Report of Four Cases9
Single‐staged revascularization and reconstruction after crush injury of the wrist and distal forearm: A protocolized approach8
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 Report8
Sciatic nerve reconstruction with cables of vascularized pedicled sural nerve graft8
Potential of the Thoracoepigastric Vein as a Drainage Vein in Breast Reconstruction With a Free Flap: An Anatomical Study Using Computed Tomography8
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
Breast Reconstruction With Low‐Design Bilateral Conjoined Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery Flap due to Abdominal Mercedes‐Benz Incision Scar: A Case Report8
Pedicled double‐paddle vertical posteromedial thigh flap for double‐layer closure and reconstruction of upper thigh defect after sarcoma resection: A case report8
A nationwide online survey of current trends in microsurgical practice among Japanese plastic surgeons8
Selective ansa cervicalis nerve transfer to the marginal mandibular nerve for lower lip reanimation: An anatomical study in cadavers and a case report8
Flap Use for Wound Coverage After Spinal Hardware Infection: A Systematic Review of the Literature7
Combined Use of a Pedicled Medial Sural Artery Perforator Flap and a V‐Y Advancement Flap Based on an Anterior Tibial Artery Perforator for Pretibial Defect Reconstruction: A Case Report7
The combined profunda artery perforator‐gracilis flap for immediate facial reanimation and resurfacing of the radical parotidectomy defect7
The Proximal Fibula Bone Flap for Complex Maxillary Reconstruction: Anatomic Evaluation and a Case Report7
Usefulness of Dorsal Scapular Artery Perforator Flap for Donor Site Closure After Harvesting Latissimus Dorsi Flap/Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flap: A Report of Three Cases7
Preoperative photoacoustic versus indocyanine green lymphography in lymphaticovenular anastomosis outcomes for lower extremity lymphedema: A pilot study7
Circumflex Scapular Artery Perforator Flap and Its Surgical Refinements in Soft Tissue Reconstruction for Various Regions of the Foot and Ankle in Pediatric Patients7
Association of Systemic Inflammatory Markers With Complications in Free Flap Reconstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study7
Current Practices and Evidence of Aspirin Usage in Microvascular Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis7
Conventional High‐Frequency Ultrasound for Preoperative Planning of Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator ( SCIP ) Pure Skin Perforator ( 7
The Perfusion Territory of the Superficial Branch of the Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery: It Might Extend More Medially Than Expected7
Access to Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction: An Evaluation of the National Trend in 60,451 Patients6
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Free Vascularized Scapula tip Flap to L5S1 Vertebral Defect After Chronic Infection Related to Interbody Fusion Cage: A Case Report6
The use of arterial coupler for small size perforator‐to‐perforator microvascular anastomosis6
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Anterior intramuscular approach to profunda artery perforator flap harvest6
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Use of Contrast‐Enhanced Ultrasound in Genital Lymphedema: A Report of Three Cases6
Reconstruction of Anterior and Posterior Tibial Arteries as Recipient Vessels for Free Flap Transfer in Gustilo–Anderson Classification Type IIIB Sev5
The Effect of Ulnar Nerve Motor Branch Transfer in Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Surgery: A Comparison With In Situ Decompression Alone5
Long‐term patency of multiple lymphatic‐venous anastomoses in cancer‐related lymphedema: A single center observational study5
A chimeric medial femoral condyle chondro‐osseus flap with two thin periosteal flaps to reconstruct partial necrosis of talar body: A case report5
Orthotopic forelimb transplantation in a Yucatan minipig model: Anatomic and in vivo study5
Deep inferior epigastric perforator flap preoperative planning: A comparative analysis between dynamic infrared thermography, computerized tomography angiography, and hand‐held Doppler5
Age‐related outcome of facial reanimation surgery using cross face nerve graft and gracilis free functional muscle transfer—A retrospective cohort study5
Supra‐arcuate free fascial MS‐TRAM, a modified technique to reduce donor site morbidity in obese population‐comparative study5
Linked Flaps of the Thoracodorsal Vascular Tree for Correcting Extensive Post‐Burn Deformities and Achieving Optimal Reconstruction Outcomes5
The Application of Augmented Reality Technology in Free Flap Reconstruction: A Systematic Review5
Comparison of Hand‐Held Doppler, Infra‐Red Thermography and Indocyanine Green Angiography for Identification of Perforator in Antero‐Lateral Thigh Flap: A Randomized Controlled Trial5
Timing of Split Thickness Skin Grafting for Radial Forearm Free Flaps on Donor Site Morbidity5
Microsurgery Training Using AR Glasses5
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Microsurgical reconstruction for head and neck in patients with end‐stage renal disease undergoing dialysis5
Single‐stage versus two‐stage bone flap reconstruction in chronic osteomyelitis: Multicenter outcomes comparison5
Reconstruction techniques using free jejunal transfer for total pharyngolaryngectomy with total glossectomy5
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Evolving from angiosomal and extra‐angiosomal flaps to the Neo‐Angiosome concept: Are we in need of a newer perspective?4
Reconstruction of soft tissue defect around knee with thoracodorsal artery perforator flap and muscle‐sparing latissimus dorsi flap4
Free flap reconstruction of distal extremity necrosis after COVID‐19‐related multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a pediatric patient4
Microsurgical reconstruction using thoracoacromial vessels as recipients for complicated chest wall defects4
Application of the SCIA ‐Pure Skin Perforator Flap in Bilateral Upper Eyelid Reconstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature4
Combination of four pedicled flaps for multilayer reconstruction of massive pelvic defect: A case report4
Selective nerve transfers to restore shoulder abduction and flexion in acute flaccid myelitis: A case report4
Application of extended ulnar parametacarpal perforator free flap for the reconstruction of total pulp defect of the thumb: A case report4
Functional and morphological evaluation of the trapezius muscle after spinal accessory nerve transfer to brachial plexus nerves4
Immediate sciatic nerve reconstruction using an ipsilateral common peroneal nerve graft at the time of sarcoma resection4
The combined risk predictive power of frailty and hypoalbuminemia in free tissue flap reconstruction: A cohort study of 34,571 patients from the NSQIP database4
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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
Augmented Reality for Lymphovenous Anastomosis Planning Based on ICG Lymphography Anatomy of the Healthy Limb4
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Free functioning gracilis transfer for brachial plexus reconstruction using the internal mammary vessels as recipients: A case report4
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Thrombotic Consequences of COVID‐19 Infection on Microsurgical Reconstruction4
Utilizing augmented reality for Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator (DIEP) flap perforator selection4
Comparing Safety Profiles of Skin‐Sparing and Nipple‐Sparing Mastectomy With Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Retrospective Analysis4
Ultrasound‐guided lymphaticovenous anastomosis without indocyanine green lymphography mapping: A preliminary report4
Optimizing donor fascicle selection in Oberlin's procedure: A retrospective review of anatomical variability using intraoperative neuromonitoring4
Monitoring of Venous and Arterial Occlusion With Remote Interstitial Tissue Glucose Measurement Systems in a Rabbit Free Flap Model4
Critical Review of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation ( TMR ) Studies in Neuroma Management4
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Anatomic and histomorphometric study of the nerve to the vastus lateralis in cadaver for its clinical application in facial reanimation4
Sural communicating nerve for application as a vascularized nerve graft: A microneurovascular anatomic study in cadavers4
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Comments on “Revolutionizing patient education: ChatGPT outperforms Google in answering patient queries on free flap reconstruction”4
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‐An4
Preoperative estimation of vertical profunda artery perforator flap weight using computed tomography angiography for breast reconstruction4
Partial tibial nerve transfer for iatrogenic peroneal nerve palsy after endovenous laser ablation for varicose veins of the lower extremity: A case report4
Penoscrotal defect reconstruction using loco‐regional flaps in treatment of extramammary Paget's disease: Experience and suggestion of a simplified algorithm4
Soft tissue reconstruction of the trunk with pedicled perforator and musculocutaneous flaps: A single‐center comparative retrospective study3
Liposomal Bupivacaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Control After Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis3
Concurrent management of lymphedema and breast reconstruction with single‐stage omental vascularized lymph node transfer and autologous breast reconstruction: A case series3
Supermicrosurgery with perforator‐to‐perforator anastomoses for lower limb reconstructions – A systematic review and meta‐analysis3
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The clinical effectiveness and safety of intravenous unfractionated heparin following digital replantation and revascularization: A narrative systematic review3
Robotic Harvest of the Free Ileocolon Flap for Esophageal Reconstruction: A Case Report3
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Use of intraoperative indocyanine green angiography for detection and prediction of congestion in pedicled island flaps3
The breast cancer‐related lymphedema multidisciplinary approach: Algorithm for conservative and multimodal surgical treatment3
Perforator‐to‐perforator SCIP‐based vascularized lymphnode and lymphatic vessels transfer: A first report3
Development of a Training Model for Microvascular Tongue Reconstruction3
Utilization of the internal mammary perforators as the recipient vessels for microsurgical breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of the literature3
The Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Patient Outcomes and Complications in Microsurgical Lower Extremity Reconstruction3
Comment on “Anatomical Study of SCIAP (Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator) and SIEA (Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery) Flaps for Flap Harvest Training in the Sw3
Radial to Median Sensory Nerve Transfers to Restore Sensate Key Pinch: A Cadaveric Assessment of Size Match and Implications for Transfer3
Vessel Selection in Head and Neck Reconstruction After Neck Dissection or Radiotherapy3
Use of the pedicle of previously harvested pectoral myocutaneous flap as a recipient for free flaps in head and neck reconstruction3
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Innovative Approaches for Utilizing the Fibula Flap Skin Paddle in the Presence of Alternate Vessel Anatomy—A Report of Three Clinical Cases3
Full Thickness, Near‐Total to Total Lower Lip Reconstruction Using Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Free Flap: A Case Report3
High‐frequency ultrasound‐assisted perforator mapping enhances efficiency in microsurgical reconstruction using thin ALT and SCIP flaps3
Evaluating mesh use for abdominal donor site closure after deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis3
Free peroneal artery perforator flap for reconstruction of traumatic limb soft tissue defects: A retrospective case series study3
BDNF ‐Enriched Wharton's Jelly‐Derived Secretome Combined With 3D Biodegradable Chitosan‐ PCL3
The use of the chimeric conjoint flap technique for complex defects reconstruction throughout the body: Clinical experience with 28 cases3
Chimeric SCIP flap with iliac bone for reconstruction of foot first ray in a radiated surgical bed: A case report3
Comments on “Partial Second‐Toe Pulp Free Flap for Fingertip Reconstruction: Experience and Surgical Tips to Minimize Complications”3
Reducing postoperative intensive care unit admission after lower limb microvascular reconstruction using sequential general and epidural anesthesia in low‐resource settings3
To spare or not to spare rib: A survey on internal mammary vessel preparation in microsurgical breast reconstruction3
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Free Flap Reconstruction in Burns: A Systematic Review of Current Practices and Evidence3
Surgical and demographic predictors of free flap salvage after takeback: A systematic review3
Anatomical Landmarks of the Facial Artery and Vein for Intraoral Anastomosis: A Cadaveric Study3
Association between venous thromboembolism rates and different prophylactic anticoagulation regimens in patients undergoing free flap reconstruction of the head and neck region3
Free flap reconstruction of elbow soft tissue defects: Lessons learned from 15 years of experience3
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The use of chimeric‐superthin anterolateral thigh flap in reconstruction of laryngopharyngoesophagectomy defects of hypopharyngeal cancer3
Orthotopic vascularized lymph node transfer in breast cancer‐related lymphedema treatment: Functional and life quality outcomes3
Innervated Dorsal Digital Artery Propeller Perforator Flaps in One‐Stage Reconstruction of Fingertip Defects: Experience With 45 Cases3
Photoacoustic Imaging of Midline‐Crossing Vessels and Implications for Surgical Strategy in Patients With Midline Abdominal Scars3
Transferring pectoral muscle flap to depleted neck to create a new recipient source for free flaps in head and neck reconstruction3
Evidence based recommendations for perioperative vasopressor use and fluid resuscitation in microsurgery3
Comments on “the Heart‐Lung Machine in Major Limb Replantation: Report of Two Cases”3
Oncologic Considerations for Primary Facial Reanimation Following Parotid Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Resection3
Pedicled palmar intermetacarpal perforator flap for skin‐graftless syndactyly release: Anatomical study and clinical application3
Lymphaticovenular anastomoses training model for multiple stages of lymphedema by using efferent lymphatic plexus of the mesenteric lymph node of rats3
Reconstruction of an axillary postburn scar contracture with a previously burned thoracodorsal artery perforator flap3
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