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Impact of Flap Size and Comorbidities on Supraclavicular Artery Island Flap Outcomes.

William RuffinThomas J Gal
Published in: OTO open (2024)
An association with improved flap outcomes and larger skin paddles was observed in this series. The applicability of these observations to smaller flaps and larger series with more surgeons requires further study. Co-morbidities, particularly, COPD, continue to impact flap outcomes.
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