Free Flap Transfer to Preserve Main Arterial Flow in Early Reconstruction of Open Fracture in the Lower Extremity

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(a) Open fracture of the lower extremity is accompanied by an moderate soft tissue defect on the anterior lower extremity. (b) X-ray findings. (c) Anterolateral thigh flap harvested from the same side. (d) The anterior tibial artery was selected for end-to-side anastomosis. (e) Appearance at 7 months postoperatively. (f) X-ray findings at 7 months postoperatively, showing bone union.

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