Preoperative Angiography for Free Fibula Flap Harvest: A Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND:  The necessity for routine preoperative imaging for free fibula harvest is controversial. The primary objective of this meta-analysis is to determine if lower extremity angiography is necessary to detect abnormalities that may alter flap selection. The secondary objective is to determine if physical examination alone is sufficient to predict these abnormalities. METHODS:  A literature search was performed using Cochrane, CENTRAL, …