Microsurgical Technique Modifications

Abstract

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Using Merocel Marked with Skin Marker as a Background in Microsurgical Anastomosis: Our Clinical Practice

“…3 Bruce et al used Merocel for fluid suction in the anastomosis area. 4 When Merocel absorbs blood, the product turns from white to red, creating difficulty in distinguishing the vascular lumen and nerve fibers. As such, a skin marker is used to darken the background color.…”

A Novel Large Background Sheet for Creating a Clear Microsurgical Field

“…Furthermore, suction backgrounds (eg, MicroMat, PMT Corp, Chanhassen, Minn.) are commercially available and homemade suction BGS have been reported. 2 They are useful for minimizing blood pooling, however, our BGS may be better because it is cheap and readily available.…”

Customizable foam‐based background for leveling the field to perform microvascular anastomosis

“…Microsurgical field optimization enables quick improvement to performance. Our technique provides distinct advantages compared to previous similar approaches (Bruce et al, 2015;Davis et al, 2012;Zienowicz et al, 1994). It offers adaptability to accommodate uneven…”

“…While technical proficiency is vital, optimizing the microsurgical field may offer swift improvement and mitigate avoidable errors. Factors to consider include stability, fluid drainage, vessel positioning, visual contrast, and surgeon comfort.Building upon advancements in microsurgical techniques and innovative approaches (Bruce et al, 2015;Davis et al, 2012;Zienowicz et al, 1994), we introduce our novel technique using customizable foam-based backgrounds to optimize the microsurgical field. Furthermore, we will present examples of how the technique can be applied in clinical practice.…”

“…Building upon advancements in microsurgical techniques and innovative approaches (Bruce et al, 2015;Davis et al, 2012;Zienowicz et al, 1994), we introduce our novel technique using customizable foam-based backgrounds to optimize the microsurgical field. Furthermore, we will present examples of how the technique can be applied in clinical practice.…”