Table 2.
CTA influences planning of microsurgical reconstruction
| CTA site | No. of cases | Abn CTA | Plan changed | Changed/Abn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UE | 21 | 86% | 86% | 100% |
| LE | 34 | 41% | 29% | 71% |
| Free fibula | 17 | 41% | 41% | 100% |
| Head & Neck | 8 | 63% | 38% | 60% |
| Breast/Chest wall | 13 | 23% | 23% | 100% |
| Abdomen | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Donor | 17 | 41% | 41% | 100% |
| Recipient | 77 | 53% | 45% | 85% |
| Totals | 94 | 51% | 45% | 88% |
| Trauma | 44 | 55% | 50% | 92% |
| Cancer | 35 | 43% | 43% | 100% |
| Infection | 11 | 45% | 27% | 60% |
| Other | 4 | 100% | 100% | 50% |
Abn indicates abnormal; CTA, computed tomographic angiography; LE, lower extremity; UE, upper extremity.