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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2025; 13(28): 108710
Published online Oct 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i28.108710
Published online Oct 6, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i28.108710
Figure 4 Diabetic lower limb reconstruction with free latissimus dorsi flap.
A: Diabetic leg with open fractures and skin defect; B: Design of the free latissimus dorsi flap; C: Locked compression plate used for bone fixation; D: Appearance of the flap 10 months post-surgery; E: Incomplete bone healing 18 months post-surgery; F: Complete bone healing and removal of internal hardware 30 months post-surgery.
- Citation: Bao Q, Pan SW, Gong XK, Wang B, Wei ZN, Xu YQ, Zhu YL, Shi Z. Efficacy of free-flap-transfer and plate-fixation for Gustilo IIIB fractures in type II diabetic patients: A retrospective study. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(28): 108710
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i28/108710.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i28.108710