## Abstract The most suitable free flap alternative in upper extremity reconstruction has adequate and quality of tissue with consistent vascular pedicle. Free flap must provide convenient tissue texture to reconstruct aesthetic and functional units of upper extremity. Furthermore, minimal donor si
Free flap reconstruction in massive upper extremity burns
✍ Scribed by E. Muuronen; S. Asko-Seljavaara; E. Tukiainen; H. Härmä
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 1997
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 376 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1435-0130
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