Journal article
Should the Donor Radius be Plated Prophylactically after Harvest of a Radial Osteocutaneous Flap? A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Abstract
The objective of this study was to assess the cost-effectiveness of prophylactic plating of the donor radius after harvest of a radial osteocutaneous flap. Costs were measured from a Ministry of Health perspective, and effectiveness in terms of quality adjusted life years (QALYs.) A literature search identified 22 studies reporting complications of radial osteocutaneous free flaps, and nine studies reporting complications of radius plating. The …
Authors
Rockwell G; Thoma A
Journal
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery, Vol. 20, No. 04, pp. 297–306
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
May 2004
DOI
10.1055/s-2004-824887
ISSN
0743-684X