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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Trauma Reconstruction

Background:

  • Optimal timing for free-flap reconstruction in Gustilo type III lower limb fractures is debated.
  • Existing data on timing's impact on flap failure and infection rates are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of reconstruction timing on free-flap success in Gustilo type III lower limb fractures.
  • To assess infection and flap failure rates across different reconstruction timeframes.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review and meta-analysis of 26 studies with 451 flap reconstructions.
  • Categorization of reconstruction timing: immediate, early, delayed, and late.
  • Proportional meta-analysis and meta-regression to analyze outcomes.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in infection rates across timing groups (P = 0.3331).
  • No significant influence of timing on flap failure rates (P = 0.0772).
  • Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) significantly reduced flap failure in delayed reconstructions (3% vs. 13%, P = 0.0324).

Conclusions:

  • Free-flap reconstruction for Gustilo type III fractures is safe and effective irrespective of timing.
  • NPWT demonstrates a benefit in reducing flap failure for delayed reconstructions.
  • Findings support the use of NPWT to enhance surgical outcomes in specific reconstruction scenarios.