Extending applications of WALANT for free flap harvest and transfer to repair the finger defects

Abstract

The use of wide-awake local anaesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT) in free flap surgery has been limited and discouraged because of the concern that the adrenaline will cause vasoconstriction. We report our positive experience in free flap harvesting and transfer.

Level of evidence: IV

Keywords

WALANT free flap finger defects wide-awake

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