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Clinical application and outcomes of reconstructive microsurgery in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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posted on 2023-08-30, 20:38 authored by Chihena H Banda, Emma Wilson, Charles M Malata, Mitsunaga Narushima, Tomoko Ogawa, Zeinab M Hassanein, Makoto Shiraishi, Yoshimoto Okada, Dina T. Ghorra, Ryohei Ishiura, Kanako Danno, Kohei Mitsui, Georgette Oni
Reconstructive microsurgical free flap techniques are often the treatment of choice for a variety of complex tissue defects across multiple surgical specialties. However, the practice is underdeveloped in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the clinical application and outcomes of reconstructive microsurgery performed in Africa.

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

75

Issue number

7

Page range

2035-2048

Publication title

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery

ISSN

17486815

File version

  • Accepted version

Language

  • eng

Legacy posted date

2023-06-27

Legacy creation date

2023-06-27

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

Faculty of Health, Education, Medicine & Social Care

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