Publication Date
11-1-2023
Journal
Seminars in Plastic Surgery
DOI
10.1055/s-0043-1776698
PMID
38098684
PMCID
PMC10718656
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
11-16-2023
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
pediatric plastic surgery, pediatric microsurgery, free-tissue transfer
Abstract
Advancements in microsurgery, along with increased microsurgical experience in pediatric patients, have made free-tissue transfer a reliable modality for pediatric bone and soft tissue reconstruction today. Free-tissue transfer is most commonly used in children for the coverage of large or complex defects resulting from traumatic, oncologic, or congenital etiologies. While flap success and complication rates between pediatric and adult populations are similar, special considerations must be taken into account within the pediatric population. In this article, we will describe common indications, technical nuances, and clinical considerations for the management of the pediatric free-tissue transfer patient.
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