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Preoperative findings. The black arrow indicates an ulcer on the right lower leg.
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F1
A 43-year-old man was introduced to us for the treatment of an infected wound after below-knee (B-K) amputation (Fig 1).
Contrast computed tomographic scan shows fluid collection in both the posterior segment (white arrow) and the anterior segment (white arrowhead).
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F2
At the first visit to our hospital, contrast computed tomographic scan showed fluid accumulation at both the posterior and anterior tibias (Fig 2).
Intraoperative findings. The soleus and gastrocnemius muscles are necrotized with infection.
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F3
All of the lower-leg muscles, including the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, were necrotic and were removed (Fig 3).