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(A) Preoperative view of the defect before debridement, (B) outline of the superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator (SCIP) flap, (C) intraoperative view of flap harvest under local anesthesia, (D) flap inset and partial-thickness skin graft following vessels anastomosis with dorsalis pedis artery and vein, (E) 3 months after transfer.
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F1
The patient had no complaints regarding shoe comfort and satisfied with the final esthetic appearance 3 months after surgery (Fig. 1).
PMC6336647_02
(A) Preoperative view of the defect before debridement, (B) outline of the SCIP flap, (C) the forceps shows the perforator of the deep branch, (D) the elevated flap, (E) after flap inset, (F) 6 months after surgery. SCIP = superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator.
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F2
Furthermore, he had a little pain upon ankle movement or walking at the 6-month follow-up with no complications (Fig. 2).