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Title: Radionuclide evaluation of free vascularized bone graft viability. [/sup 99m/Tc-methylene diphosphonate]

Journal Article · · Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

Free vascularized bone grafting is a new technique applied to the reconstructive surgery of long bones affected by aggressive benign or malignant processes, as well as traumatic deficiencies. These bone lesions may be treated by en bloc excision and replacement with fibular segments or osteocutaneous flaps from the groin isolated on their vascular pedicle. Microvascular anastomosis of the pedicle at the recipient site is necessary. Radionuclide bone imaging is unique in the assessment of the free vascularized bone graft because postoperative graft uptake of radiopharmaceutical reflects patent anastomoses and segmental bone viability.

Research Organization:
McGill Univ., Montreal, Canada
OSTI ID:
5264869
Journal Information:
Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Vol. 134:2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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