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Comparison of free flaps with pedicled flaps for coverage of defects of the leg or foot.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Serafin, D; Georgiade, NG; Smith, DH
Published in: Plast Reconstr Surg
April 1977

The use of free flaps to repair defects of the leg or foot is a viable alternative to cross-leg flaps because (1) the total time of immobilization and hospitalization is less, (2) the total number of general anesthetics is less, and (3) the morbidity and cost are less. Increased experience will enhance the survival statistics for free flaps, making their use the method of choice for the reconstruction of defects in the distal part of the lower extremity.

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Published In

Plast Reconstr Surg

ISSN

0032-1052

Publication Date

April 1977

Volume

59

Issue

4

Start / End Page

492 / 499

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Time Factors
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Surgery
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Leg Injuries
  • Leg
  • Humans
 

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Serafin, D., Georgiade, N. G., & Smith, D. H. (1977). Comparison of free flaps with pedicled flaps for coverage of defects of the leg or foot. Plast Reconstr Surg, 59(4), 492–499.
Serafin, D., N. G. Georgiade, and D. H. Smith. “Comparison of free flaps with pedicled flaps for coverage of defects of the leg or foot.Plast Reconstr Surg 59, no. 4 (April 1977): 492–99.
Serafin D, Georgiade NG, Smith DH. Comparison of free flaps with pedicled flaps for coverage of defects of the leg or foot. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1977 Apr;59(4):492–9.
Serafin, D., et al. “Comparison of free flaps with pedicled flaps for coverage of defects of the leg or foot.Plast Reconstr Surg, vol. 59, no. 4, Apr. 1977, pp. 492–99.
Serafin D, Georgiade NG, Smith DH. Comparison of free flaps with pedicled flaps for coverage of defects of the leg or foot. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1977 Apr;59(4):492–499.

Published In

Plast Reconstr Surg

ISSN

0032-1052

Publication Date

April 1977

Volume

59

Issue

4

Start / End Page

492 / 499

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Transplantation, Autologous
  • Time Factors
  • Surgery, Plastic
  • Surgery
  • Skin Transplantation
  • Middle Aged
  • Male
  • Leg Injuries
  • Leg
  • Humans