Reduction of donor site morbidity of the iliac crest free flap by preservation of the anterior superior iliac spine |
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| Authors: | H. A. H. Winters L. E. Smeele |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit, P.O. Box 7057, 1007 MB Amsterdam, The Netherlands e-mail: h.winters@azvu.nl Tel.: +31-204443517, Fax: +31-204440151, NL;(2) Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Academisch Ziekenhuis Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, NL |
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| Abstract: | To reduce donor site morbidity in the iliac crest free flap, we suggest leaving the anterior superior iliac spine in situ. The advantages are: less tension on the wound, less pain, faster rehabilitation, preservation of the ability to wear pants without braces, and a better cosmetic result through preservation of contour. Received: 1 December 1999 / Accepted: 1 February 2000 |
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| Keywords: | Donor site morbidity Deep circumflex iliac artery Iliac crest free flap Mandibular reconstruction |
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