2013
DOI: 10.4103/0970-0358.122022
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Double flap from amputated opposite lower limb for cover of plantar and dorsal surfaces of a crushed foot

Abstract: Bilateral limb trauma poses many possibilities for management. In a situation of bilateral amputation, if the amputated limb is not salvageable or replantation is not advisable, the amputated limb can be used to harvest tissue for free tissue transfer to cover the amputation stump. We describe a case here in which we have used these principles.

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“…Free flap cross leg flaps have also been described [ 83 ], as well as scenarios where free flaps have been taken from one amputated limb to cover severe tissue loss of an intact lower limb [ 84 ].…”
Section: Reconstruction Options: the Reconstructionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Free flap cross leg flaps have also been described [ 83 ], as well as scenarios where free flaps have been taken from one amputated limb to cover severe tissue loss of an intact lower limb [ 84 ].…”
Section: Reconstruction Options: the Reconstructionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[ 10 ] Two flaps have been harvested from amputated limbs and used for coverage of defects. [ 11 ] The purpose of this paper is to present the clinical results of transferring ALT flap and rectus femoris muscle flap simultaneously from the same thigh for coverage of two different limb defects.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%