A retrospective evaluation of 182 free flaps in extremity reconstruction and review of the literature
Sergey Arakelyan, Emrah Aydogan, Nick Spindler, Stefan Langer, Olimpiu Bota
Abstract
: Our study showed that free flaps can be safely performed in healthy patients as well as in patients with risk factors, with an acceptable flap loss rate. Randomized controlled studies are needed to clarify the exact role of each risk factor in free flap surgery.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineSurgeryFree flapRetrospective cohort studyReconstructive surgeryDiabetes mellitusEndocrinologyReconstructive Surgery and Microvascular TechniquesBone fractures and treatments