Infrahyoid myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

alexandrossfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Infrahyoid myocutaneous flap in head and neck reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis via International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery via MedWorm.com The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyse the literature on the infrahyoid myocutaneous flap (IHMCF) and evaluate its clinical outcomes. The MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases were searched (inception to December 31, 2021). Meta-analyses were then conducted to estimate the overall rates of partial flap loss, total flap loss, salivary fistula, and surgical revision. The 21 studies that met the inclusion criteria included 768 patients undergoing head and neck reconstruction with 773 IHMCF. (Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery) View on Web

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