Abstract 35. Negative Pressure Dressings over Free Muscle Flaps: A 6-Year Experience

Purpose: Negative pressure dressings (NPDs) make excellent skin graft bolsters that improve graft healing and ease of care. However, some microsurgeons are reluctant to use them over free flaps for fear of impairing flap perfusion and/or assessment. In 2011 we described the use of NPDs over skin grafted free muscle flaps in 13 cases, showing favorable results