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Free tissue transfer with the free rectus abdominis flap in high-risk patients above 65 years: A retrospective cohort study.
Journal Paper/Review - Jan 11, 2019
Thomas Benjamin, Gazyakan Emre, Falkner Florian, Schmidt Volker, Hirche Christoph, Kneser Ulrich, Bigdeli Amir K
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Thomas B, Gazyakan E, Falkner F, Schmidt V, Hirche C, Kneser U, Bigdeli A. Free tissue transfer with the free rectus abdominis flap in high-risk patients above 65 years: A retrospective cohort study. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019; 72:555-564.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2019; 72
Publication Date
Jan 11, 2019
Issn Electronic
1878-0539
Pages
555-564
Brief description/objective
Though technically feasible, free tissue transfer carries the risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. To minimize the operative treatment time and complication rates, we choose the rectus abdominis muscle (RAM) flap.