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Muscle/musculocutaneous versus fasciocutaneous free flap reconstruction in the lower extremity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Keisuke ShimboHaruka KawamotoIsao Koshima
Published in: Microsurgery (2022)
This meta-analysis revealed no significant difference in long-term post-operative outcomes, but suggested that fasciocutaneous flaps should be preferred to avoid flap necrosis and donor-site complications.
Keyphrases
  • systematic review
  • breast reconstruction
  • soft tissue
  • meta analyses
  • skeletal muscle
  • case control
  • weight loss