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Random\u2010effects models were used to calculate pooled incidences and odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Forty\u2010seven studies involving 30,002 free flaps were included. The pooled incidence of flap compromise was 8.2% (95% CI: 6.6%\u20109.9%), with a complete failure rate of 3.9% (95% CI: 3.2%\u20104.7%). Flap compromise was significantly associated with prior radiotherapy (OR\u2009=\u20093.98). Other significant non\u2010modifiable factors included diabetes (OR\u2009=\u20092.20), advanced age (OR\u2009=\u20091.35), and high comorbidity scores (OR\u2009=\u20091.68). 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