“…Bonanno does not present any patient with FS after making the SMAS flap, although the series lacks a control group . In all other groups where the SMAS flap was used to prevent FS develop, over time, a percentage of patients with CFS or SCFS, but with less frequency and intensity than in patients without SMAS (Table ).…”
Provided that the intensity of sweating is the main factor affecting the quality of life after surgery in patients, performing a SMAS flap renders the intervention worthwhile.
“…Bonanno does not present any patient with FS after making the SMAS flap, although the series lacks a control group . In all other groups where the SMAS flap was used to prevent FS develop, over time, a percentage of patients with CFS or SCFS, but with less frequency and intensity than in patients without SMAS (Table ).…”
Provided that the intensity of sweating is the main factor affecting the quality of life after surgery in patients, performing a SMAS flap renders the intervention worthwhile.
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