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Previously reported complication rates for subfascial and suprafascial radial forearm free flaps
| Type | Loss of skin graft (%) | Secondary skin graft (%) | Exposure of tendon (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subfascial | |||
| Swanson et al. [14] | 29.9 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Richardson et al. [7] | 16 | 0 | 13 |
| Wax et al. [16] | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Moazzam and Gordon [15] | 16.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Present study | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Suprafascial | |||
| Avery et al. [17] | 11.2 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| Lutz et al. [18] | 6.3 | 0 | 0 |
| Present study | 21 | 0 | 0 |
