Survival and infection rates of microvascular free flaps in pediatric mandibular reconstruction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Ryan S. Huang,
Ali Benour,
Karen W. Y. Wong Riff
Abstract:BackgroundVascularized free tissue transfer has been established as an effective method in the reconstruction of mandibular defects. However, a limited understanding of its efficacy in pediatric patients persists due to its infrequent presentation. The aim of this study is to systematically consolidate the survival and infection rates of free flaps in pediatric mandibular reconstruction.MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted on Ovid Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library for studies published up to… Show more
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