Complication of Perfusion, Perfusion
Conditions
Brief summary
The perfusion of microvascular free flaps is inevitable for completion of reconstruction in the head and neck area. In some patients microvascular anastomosis is impossible because of arteriosclerotic changes, different oncological interventions, and consecutive vessel depletion at the neck. The aim of the project is to establish an innovative system for extracorporeal perfusion of microvascular free flaps after ingrowth of new vessels from the wound bed have taken place. Afterwards, no further perfusion of the vascular pedicle is required for free flaps to survive and provide functional and aesthetic reconstruction.
Interventions
PROCEDUREPerfusion of flaps by a special bypass system
Free flaps are perfused via a special bypass perfused by a new technique supported by a intermittent perfusion support system.
Sponsors
Technical University of Munich
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Vessel depleted neck * defect in the head and neck area
Exclusion criteria
* active oncological disease * vessels suitable for microvascular anastomosis and reconstruction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Perfusion of Free Flap from wound bed | Two Weeks |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Primary ContactKlaus-Dietrich Wolff, Univ.-Prof.
Backup ContactThomas Mücke, Priv.-Doz.
Outcome results
None listed