Bloodletting Therapy Using Subcutaneous Heparin and Controlled Scarification for Venous Insufficiency in Free Flap Reconstruction
Subcutaneous heparin combined with controlled scarification represents a safe, practical, and potentially effective method to manage persistent venous congestion when surgical revision is unsuccessful or contraindicated. Future prospective studies are warranted to better define its role and optimize outcomes.
Authors
- Can Ege Yalçın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4198-6438)
- Anıl Demiröz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6182-6939)
- Berrak Karatan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3921-5087)
Institutions
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa (TR)
- Istanbul Eye Hospital (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microsurgery
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.70147
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00