European Journal of Plastic Surgery

, Volume 12, Issue 2, pp 108–110 | Cite as

Anastomotic aneurysm following free tissue transfer

  • G. Ashall
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Summary

Anastomotic aneurysm following free tissue transfer is extremely uncommon. A case is presented together with a review of the literature and reasons for the rarity of this complication are discussed.

Key words

Aneurysm Free tissue transfer Microvascular anastomosis 
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© Springer-Verlag 1989

Authors and Affiliations

  • G. Ashall
    • 1
  1. 1.North East Thames Regional Plastic Surgery UnitSt. Andrew’s HospitalBillericayUK

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