Free fibula flap-donor-site morbidity: case report and review of the literature.
The free osteocutaneous fibula flap is the most commonly transferred vascularized bone flap used today. The associated donor site morbidity is well-reported, including vague pain which usually presents late, and is associated with few objective clinical findings. The authors report a case in which the pain had an identifiable cause; they suggest how this can be avoided.
Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery, and Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne St. Vincent's Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Peter J
PJ
Meagher
Wayne A
WA
Morrison
D000328:Adult; D005360:Fibula; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D013524:Surgical Flaps