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Comparison of thigh graft outcomes in large series
| Study, Year (Reference) | Grafts (n) | Secondary Graft Survival (%) | Graft Infectiona (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 yr | 2 yr | 5 yr | |||
| Cull et al, 2004 (12) | 125 | 68 | 54 | NA | 41 |
| Geenen et al., 2010 (14) | 153 | 75 | 64 | 51 | 27 |
| Ram et al., 2010 (13) | 103 | 78 | 63 | 46 | 17 |
| Current study | 209 | 62 | 54 | 38 | 21 |
These series reported outcomes on >100 thigh grafts. NA, not available.
Cumulative infection for life of graft.
