17.  Are muscle flaps better than fasciocutaneous flap?  (PRS 1997; 100:1212)

Answer:
The referenced article is a study out of Japan looking at fasciocutaneous flaps versus muscle flaps for the treatment of pressure sores. The recurrence rate was 28% for fasciocutaneous flaps versus 63% for muscle flaps. The authors concluded that fasciocutaneous flaps provide better results.
 

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