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Bone Scintigraphy in the Postoperative Assessment of Fibula Free Flaps in Head and Neck Surgery: A Retrospective Review
By M Divvya, Pranay Gaikwad, Ajith John George and 5 others.
Abstract
Abstract Background and Objectives: This study evaluated bone scintigraphy as a postoperative monitoring tool for assessing the viability of fibula free flaps (FFFs) in the early postoperative period.
Methods
This monocentric, retrospective study was conducted at a tertiary care center in India. Medical records of patients who underwent postoperative bone scintigraphy following FFF reconstruction between January 2008 and December 2024 were reviewed.
