Cross-Leg as Salvage Procedure after Free Flaps Transfer Failure: A Case Report

Cross-Leg as Salvage Procedure after Free Flaps Transfer Failure: A Case Report

Posttraumatic wounds of the lower leg with soft tissue defects and exposed fractures are a reconstructive challenge due to the scarce availability of local tissues and recipient vessels. Even when a free tissue transfer can be performed the risk of failure remains considerable. When a free flap is...

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Main Authors:	F. Contedini, L. Negosanti, E. Fabbri, V. Pinto, B. Tavaniello, R. Sgarzani, R. Cipriani
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:	Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/205029
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