Abstract:Background Microsurgery has enormously expanded the possibilities of reconstructive plastic surgery in the modern era. However, there is a vast difference in its spreading and utilization between developed and developing countries. Microsurgery missions can play a significant role in the evolution of reconstructive microsurgery in developing countries. We present our 6-year experience in a rural hospital in Kenya. Methods The humanitarian missions consisted of 19 consecutive visits to North Kinangop Catholic H… Show more
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