Functional and cosmetic donor site morbidity of the radial forearm-free flap: comparison of two different coverage techniques

ConclusionsThe direct closure procedure is quick, simple and can be performed without secondary donor site morbidity. For wound healing, cosmetic and function of the forearm and hand, no inferior results can be measured for the direct procedure compared to the indirect coverage technique.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research