Comparison of subacute and delayed free flap reconstruction in the treatment of open lower extremity fractures


Arslan H., Demiroz A.

ULUSAL TRAVMA VE ACIL CERRAHI DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & EMERGENCY SURGERY, cilt.25, sa.2, ss.188-192, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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BACKGROUND: Although early free flap coverage for lower extremity traumatic defects has been recommended by several authors, it is often not practical due to associated patient injuries or logistics. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of subacute and delayed surgical timing on flap success.