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A Modified Murine Heterotopic Heart Transplant Protocol Matching Contemporary Standards of Aseptic Technique, Anesthesia, and Analgesia
Published on: September 28, 2022
Minimizing Donor Site Morbidity and Innovations in Donor Site Management
Ryan Hellums1, Skylar Trott1, Mark K Wax1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, The Portland VA Health Care System and Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, MC PV-01, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
Abstract:
Donor site morbidity has become a major focus in free tissue transfer as flap success rates have approached 98%. Emphasis is placed on minimizing the morbidity and optimizing cosmetic and functional outcomes at the donor site. This article reviews techniques to mitigate the donor site morbidity of commonly used free flaps in head and neck reconstruction.

