Zeyu Liu, Jiangjiang Wu, Xu Gao, Zhipeng Qin, Run Tian, Chunsheng Wang
Deep learning-based automatic measurement system for patellar height: a multicenter retrospective study
Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research
thighbased flaps generally considered secondary option breast reconstruction inner thighbased transverse upper gracilis tug flaps preferred choice many surgeons however wellestablished drawbacks include short pedicle length lack volume donor morbidity posterior thighbased profunda femoris artery perforator pap flap introduced alternative approach flaps comparatively analyzed tug flaps large scale aimed systematically review tug papflap breast reconstruction determine better secondary option performed systematic review literature using pubmed database selected series systematic analyses included 613 tug flaps 432 patients 475 pap flaps 329 patients elementary data flaps complications collected analyzed pooled estimates proportions flaps recipient complications donor site morbidity compared using random effect single arm metaanalysis basic patient demographics comparable flap types mean operation time comparable pap flap longer pedicle length higher flap weight total loss p 6579 partial loss rate p 3247 fat necrosis rate p 0771 comparable flap types regarding donor morbidity pap flap group less wound dehiscence p 0001 lower rate sensory disturbance p 0001 study findings indicate pap flap compared tug flap could better secondary option breast reconstructions