Comparison of the vascularity of fasciocutaneous tissue and muscle for coverage of open tibial fractures.
BACKGROUND: Early coverage with vascularized soft-tissue flaps has dramatically improved the outcome in open tibial fractures. However, the ideal tissue for covering open fractures remains controversial. Several clinical studies suggest that muscle is superior to fasciocutaneous tissue; this is attr...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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