Muscle Flap Closure following Complex Spine Surgery: A Decade of Experience

Conclusions:
Immediate local muscle flap closure following complex spine surgery on high-risk patients is associated with an acceptable rate of wound complications and, as these data demonstrate, is safe and effective. Consideration should be given to immediate muscle flap closure in appropriately selected patients.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:
Risk, III.

Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - October 27, 2020 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Reconstructive: Trunk: Original Articles Source Type: research