Comparison between primary closure and skin grafts of the free fibula osteocutaneous flap donor site

Conclusions
The width of the harvested skin paddle, but not the length, is one of factors involved in donor site closure. Resumption of gait with a mobility aid, but not self-ambulation, may be delayed in skin graft patients.

Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - April 22, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research