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Title:

Reduction of donor site morbidity of free radial forearm flaps: what level of evidence is available?

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Loeffelbein, DJ; Al-Benna, S; Steinsträßer, L; Satanovskij, RM; Rohleder, NH; Mücke, T; Wolff, KD; Kesting, MR
Abstract:
Background: The radial forearm free flap (RFFF) is the most commonly used free flap in head and neck reconstructive surgery. However, despite excellent results with respect to the site of reconstruction, donor site morbidity cannot be neglected. This review summarizes the current state of knowledge and analyzes the level of evidence with regard to perioperative management of the reduction of RFFF donor site morbidity. Methods: The medical Internet source PubMed was screened for relevant articles...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Eplasty
Year:
2012
Journal volume:
12
Pages contribution:
e9
Language:
eng
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22331991
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie
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