Hah. Winters et Le. Smeele, Reduction of donor site morbidity of the iliac crest free flap by preservation of the anterior superior iliac spine, EUR J PLAST, 23(4), 2000, pp. 183-184
To reduce donor site morbidity in the iliac crest free flap, we suggest lea
ving the anterior superior iliac spine in situ, The advantages are: less te
nsion on the wound, less pain, faster rehabilitation, preservation of the a
bility to wear pants without braces, and a better cosmetic result through p
reservation of contour.