Preoperative vascular assessment of the lower limb for harvest of a fibular flap: the views of vascular surgeons in the United Kingdom

摘要: Adequate preoperative vascular assessment of the lower limb is essential before harvesting fibular free flaps to prevent ischaemic complications or failure flap. The best method remains controversial. Clinical examination, conventional angiography, colour flow Doppler, and magnetic resonance angiography have all been advocated. We asked 206 UK surgeons for their opinions on potential issues negligence 85 (42%) completed questionnaire. All respondents thought that further imaging should be done in addition clinical most whom (n = 70) favoured Doppler (82%). In 75 (88%) considered surgeon would judged negligent if examination was only assessment. light these findings, we suggest an objective vasculature leg obtained a flap harvested.