Combined application of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap and iliac bone flap in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremity

Combined application of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap and iliac bone flap in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremity

Abstract Background To evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap (stage I) combined with iliac bone flap (stage II) in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis of the lower extremity. Methods Clinical data of 18 patients undergoing latissimus dorsi myocutaneous fl...

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Main Authors: Jihui Ju, Lei Li, Rong Zhou, Ruixing Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Bone defects
Chronic osteomyelitis
Flap grafting
Microsurgical technique
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0824-z

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