MA Tao , XU Yongqing , LI Jun , et al.
  • Department of Orthopaedics, Kunming Military Gental Hospital, Kunming Yunnan, 650032, P. R. China;
Reverse flow; Flap; Venous reverse flow; Mechanism
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Objective To investigate the basic mechanism of venous flow in reverseflow island flap. Methods Recent relevant literature on the mechanism of venous reverse flow in reverseflow island flap wereextensively reviewed. Results The mechanism of venous reverse flow was a multifactorial phenomenon. “Communicating and collateral by pass route” and “incompetent valve route” were two theories. Conclusion The two routes of venous reverse flow in reverse-flow island flap coexistand complement each other.

Citation： MA Tao,XU Yongqing,LI Jun,et al.. BASIC RESEARCH ON THE MECHANISM OF VENOUS REVERSE FLOW IN REVERSE-FLOW ISLAND FLAP. Chinese Journal of Reparative and Reconstructive Surgery, 2005, 19(9): 758-761. doi: Copy