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The Turkey Wing Free Flap Microvascular Training Model
Elise Johnson BS
Spencer Anderson MD
R. Michael Johnson MD MPH FACS
Wright State University
Boonshoft School of Medicine
2022-01-15
Presenter: Elise Johnson BS
Affidavit:
I attest the work was primarily the first authors in proportion to the percentages below
Director Name: R. Michael Johnson MD MPH FACS
Author Category: Medical Student
Presentation Category: Clinical
Abstract Category: General Reconstruction
Simulation of microsurgical techniques is fundamental to proper training of plastic surgery residents prior to live patient surgery. Live rat femoral artery anastomosis are common but costly training models. Turkey wing brachial artery anastomosis have previously been described as an alternative, eliminating the cost and maintenance of live animals.
A novel musculocutaneous turkey wing free flap model with a brachial artery pedicle was successfully transferred to a separate turkey wing. The flap was successfully perfused across the anastomosis with colored dye and demonstrated perfusion of the flap. This technique provides additional complexity to the standard brachial artery anastomosis and provides additional confirmation of technical success.
Completion of this technique should provide program directors with a level of comfort that residents are competent to perform microsurgery.
