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Case Reports
. 2012 Jun;28(3):347-53.
doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1312702. Epub 2012 Jun 21.

Facial flap complications

Richard A Zoumalan  1 , Craig S Murakami
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Case Reports

Facial flap complications

Richard A Zoumalan et al. Facial Plast Surg. 2012 Jun.

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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