Donor Site Morbidity in Phalloplasty Reconstructions: Outcomes of the Radial Forearm Free Flap

Conclusions: The most common donor site complication after RFFFP is skin graft failure. Decreased forearm sensation and strength affected a significant proportion of patients within each reported cohort. Prospective studies should continue to evaluate donor site morbidity with objective measures, such as grip strength evaluation, and long-term follow-up for vascular changes following radial artery harvest.
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Original Article Source Type: research