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Infection and dehiscence of lotus petal flaps.
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The surgery was successful but an infection appeared at the postoperative period causing the dehiscence of lotus petal flaps (Fig. 1).
Negative pressure wound therapy applied on wound.
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Due to failure of local care, NPWT was started eight days after the wide debridement to reduce bacterial rates and tension on wound edges (Fig. 2).
Healing by second intention completed.
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Finally, healing by second intention completed the process (Fig. 3).