Early Flap Reconstruction and Infection Rates in Open Lower Extremity Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Early Flap Reconstruction and Infection Rates in Open Lower Extremity Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background:. Severe open lower extremity fractures often require soft tissue reconstruction with a flap. Infection is a common complication of lower extremity flap coverage and is associated with prolonged hospitalization, high costs, and poor patient-reported outcomes. Elapsed time from injury to f...

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Main Authors: Rafael Felix P. Tiongco, BA, Siam K. Rezwan, BA, Sami Alahmadi, MSc, Matthew J. Heron, BS, Scott A. Sylvester, MD, Stella M. Seal, MLS, Tim de Jong, MD, PhD, Ala Elhelali, PhD, MSc, Lily R. Mundy, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2025-06-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000006829
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