Latest Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery research
New plastic and reconstructive surgery studies from Q1 journals, graded on the Oxford CEBM evidence hierarchy. Each paper links to a short summary and the original on PubMed. Updated 3 October 2026.
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The Fibula Free Flap as Used for Reconstruction in Patients With Oral Cavity Malignancy: A Systematic Review
World journal of otorhinolaryngology - head and neck surgery · Q1 journal · SR of cohorts · Evidence level 2 (Moderate) · 29 September 2026
A review of eight studies covering 340 patients found total flap failure in 5.9% and partial failure in 8.5%. Complications were common in the studies that reported them, including at recipient and donor sites, but the evidence was too varied for pooled analysis; how often complications cause lasting disability remains unclear.
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