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 OniReconstructive 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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75Issue number
7Page range
2035-2048Publication title
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic SurgeryISSN
17486815External DOI
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