J Reconstr Microsurg 2021; 37(01): 012-016
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1714431
Review Article

Special Considerations for Diabetic Foot Reconstruction

Autoren

  • Hyunsuk Peter Suh

    1   Department of Plastic Surgery, ASAN Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
  • Changsik John Park

    1   Department of Plastic Surgery, ASAN Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
  • Joon Pio Hong

    1   Department of Plastic Surgery, ASAN Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea

Abstract

Successful reconstruction of diabetic ulcers using free flap surgery can prevent further amputation and promote limb salvage to maintain normal gait of the patient and increase the quality of life after surgery. To minimize the postoperative complication and days of stay in hospital, surgeons should thoroughly investigate the risk factors and underlying conditions, including the general condition and local factors.



Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 28. April 2020

Angenommen: 16. Juni 2020

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
13. August 2020

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