Extending applications of WALANT for free flap harvest and transfer to repair the finger defects
The use of wide-awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) in free flap surgery has been limited and discouraged because of the concern that the adrenaline will cause vasoconstriction. We report our positive experience in free flap harvesting and transfer.<b>Level of evidence:</b> IV.
Authors
- Shu Guo Xing
- Shou Wei Sun
Institutions
- Nantong University (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/17531934241262939
- Primary Topic
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00