Pediatric extremity bone sarcoma reconstruction with the vascularized fibula flap. Observational study assessing long-term functional outcomes, complications and survival

limb salvage is a priority in pediatric patients with bone sarcomas. The vascularized fibula flap is a versatile option, combined or not with a bone allograft. The authors evaluated the functional long-term outcomes, complications and survival of using this technique in pediatric patients.

Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - September 6, 2019 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Alejandro Ruiz-Moya, Araceli Lagares-Borrego, Domingo Sicilia-Castro, Fernando J. Barrera-Pulido, Jose M. Gallo-Ayala, Aurelio Santos-Rodas, Jose M. Hernandez-Beneit, Francisco Carvajo-Perez, Gorka Gomez-Ciriza, Tomas Gomez-Cia Source Type: research