Plastic and reconstructive surgery

The most recent articles from: Plast. Reconstr. Surg. February 2013

Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2013

Does vascular injury affect the outcome of open tibial fractures?

Consensus on the definition of a Gustilo grade IIIC injury was sought, and the influence of vascular injuries on outcome of severe open tibial fractures was investigated. ⋯ Vascular injury independently influences long-term limb function. The authors suggest a modification to the current classification to improve communication among surgeons, and advocate the use of preoperative angiography before free soft-tissue reconstruction of severe open tibial fractures.

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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Feb 2013

Biography Historical Article

Obituary: Remembering the legacy of Dr. William W. Shaw.

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