Vascularized fibula flap in the management of segmental bone loss following osteomyelitis in children at a Ugandan hospital
<p><strong>Background</strong>: Hematogenous osteomyelitis is commonly observed in the pediatric population across sub-Saharan Africa. This retrospective case series was designed to evaluate the complications and outcomes of treatment using a vascularized fibula flap (VFF) to fill...
Main Authors: | A. Loro, A. Hodges, G. W. Galiwango, F. Loro |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2021-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Bone and Joint Infection |
Online Access: | https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/6/179/2021/jbji-6-179-2021.pdf |
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