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Facial Plast Surg 2012; 28(03): 347-353
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1312702
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1312702
Facial Flap Complications
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Publication History
Publication Date:
21 June 2012 (online)
Abstract
Knowledge of fundamental concepts can help decrease the chance of complications in plastic surgery. Local flap reconstruction for facial defects has many pitfalls. This article describes common complications in local flap reconstruction of the face and describes strategies that prevent problems.
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