Complications of free flap donor sites.
review · Level V
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Abstract
A variety of free tissue transfers are available for microsurgical reconstruction. To date little attention has been placed on the donor site, both from the potential for acute complications as well as long-term morbidity. In this review the various types of tissue transfers in different anatomical locations have been assessed for potential problems at the donor site. An assessment system is proposed to better evaluate this problem as well as to allow comparison of the different donor sites.
Medical subject headings
- Microsurgery
- Surgical Flaps