Summary
Treatment of high-velocity trauma of the lower limb is often challenging in its nature,
especially when dealing with extensive soft-tissue loss, underlying bone fractures
and vascular lesions. The main goal in this surgery is the preservation of a functional
and sensitive limb, or maximal functional length of the stump when dealing with limb
amputations.
We present a case report of a reconstruction of a complex massive soft-tissue defect
of a lower limb by a giant free deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEAP)
flap. Classification and treatment options for massive lower limb defects are discussed.
The free DIEAP flap is another valuable option for massive soft-tissue lower limb
reconstructions and limb salvage procedures. It provides massive amounts of soft tissue
with minimal donor-site morbidity, which is easily amenable for secondary corrections.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 03, 2011
Accepted:
September 30,
2011
Received:
January 12,
2011
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Copyright
© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
