Donor site morbidity following radial forearm free flap reconstruction with split thickness skin grafts using negative pressure wound therapy

Donor site morbidity following radial forearm free flap reconstruction with split thickness skin grafts using negative pressure wound therapy

Abstract Background Donor site complications secondary to radial forearm free flap (RFFF) reconstruction can limit recovery. Optimizing hand and wrist function in the post-operative period may allow more efficient self-care and return to activities of daily living. Negative pressure wound dressings...

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Main Authors: Jessica M. Clark, Shannon Rychlik, Jeffrey Harris, Hadi Seikaly, Vincent L. Biron, Daniel A. O’Connell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Radial forearm free flap
Split thickness skin graft
Negative pressure wound therapy
Wrist
Hand
Patient-reported outcomes
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-019-0344-9

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