Postoperative monitoring of microvascular free flaps
Introduction: Microvascular free flaps are a reconstructive option that allows the treatment of large and complex defects. Normally the loss of free flaps is due to arterial or venous compromise, that´s why adequate flap postoperative monitoring is essential and allows to identify vascular compromise, and perform a timely surgical reintervention, in order to achieve the salvage of the flap.