The optimal sequence of microvascular clamping during free flap transfer is yet to be established. Many surgeons are reluctant to perform temporary declamping and subsequent reclamping during microvascular anastomosis; however, we generally anastomose the artery first and temporarily declamp it before performing venous anastomosis to confirm arterial patency and ensure proper alignment of the flap veins. Herein, we aimed to retrospectively investigate the efficacy and safety of this temporary revascularization method in 126 patients who underwent microvascular head and neck reconstruction.
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