Abstract: Below Knee Injury Reconstruction with Local Flap
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wall defect reconstruction.1, 2 Anterolateral thigh flaps, tensor fascia lata musculocutaneous flaps, and their combination are reliable and are often used.3, 4 Despite the reported efficacy, it is unclear how large an abdominal defect can be closed with a single thigh flap. The objective of this study was to compare the length of the abdomen and thigh, and to determine whether a thigh flap is suitable for all abdominal wall reconstruction procedures.
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