Comparison of Fasciocutaneous and Muscle-based Free Flaps for Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity.

Publication

Comparison of Fasciocutaneous and Muscle-based Free Flaps for Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity.

Journal Paper/Review - Dec 31, 2019

Koepple Christoph, Kallenberger Ann-Katrin, Pollmann Lukas, Hundeshagen Gabriel, Schmidt Volker, Kneser Ulrich, Hirche Christoph

Citation

Koepple C, Kallenberger A, Pollmann L, Hundeshagen G, Schmidt V, Kneser U, Hirche C. Comparison of Fasciocutaneous and Muscle-based Free Flaps for Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Upper Extremity. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019; 7:e2543.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 2019; 7

Publication Date

Dec 31, 2019

Issn Print

2169-7574

Pages

e2543

Brief description/objective

Soft tissue free flap reconstruction of upper extremities has proven to be reliable and essential for limb salvage and function. Nevertheless, comparative data regarding flap outcome are still lacking. The present study aimed to compare procedural features and individual complication rates of different free flaps used for upper extremity reconstruction.