Comparing the Clinical Effects of Free and Pedicled Flap in Repairing Small Area of Distal Lower Limb Soft Tissue Defects: A Retrospective Comparative Study

ABSTRACT Background and Aims The exposure of tendons, blood vessels, nerves, and bone due to soft tissue defects in the foot poses a significant challenge for microsurgeons. Free perforator flaps and pedicled perforator flaps are currently the most common methods used for repairing small areas of so...

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Published in:	Health Science Reports
Main Authors:	Zhe‐Ming Cao, Yan Yang, Li‐Ming Qing, Pan‐Feng Wu, Ju‐Yu Tang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-03-01
Subjects:	free perforator flap lower limb pedicled perforator flap soft tissue defects
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70522

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