Extended reality for mapping perforator-based flaps in breast reconstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

JPRAS Open · 2025 · PMC12005224 · PMID 40247954

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Use of a simulated environment for mapping perforators appeared to reduce complications (wound breakdown, flap revision, flap loss, infection); however, this failed to reach statistical significance (odds ratio 0.6; 95% CI 0.3-1.3; P=0.20).

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However, these outcomes failed to reach significance due to the available sample size from included studies and heterogeneity of outcome reporting.

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