Pedicled Flaps for High-Risk Open Vascular Procedures of the Lower Extremity: An Analysis of The National Surgical Quality Improvement Project Database
Shannon R. Garvey,
Lauren Valentine,
Allan A. Weidman
et al.
Abstract:Background: Use of pedicled flaps in vascular procedures is associated with decreased infection and wound breakdown. We evaluated the risk profile and postoperative complications associated with lower extremity open vascular procedures with and without pedicled flaps.
Methods: The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (2010–2020) was queried for CPT codes representing lower extremity open vascular procedures, including trunk and lower extremity pedicled flaps. Fla… Show more
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