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The sample included 57 patients (65 defects) who underwent VBA using RPM. A total of 21 males (36.8%) and 36 females (63.2%) with a mean age of 51.9 ± 11.8 years (range: 28 to 78 years) were included. Each patient received surgery in one (86%) or two (14%) different sites. Of the total patients, 96.5% were nonsmokers; two patients were smokers. Demographic, clinical, and defect distribution characteristics are shown in Table 2-1, and defect distribution is further described in Figure 2-1.