Frostbite is often managed conservatively; however, in severe cases, microsurgical free tissue transfer is required for soft tissue coverage and limb salvage. Given its rarity, the techniques and outcomes of these cases are not well described. The purpose of this report is to present the largest case series, to date, of frostbite injuries requiring microsurgical reconstruction for limb salvage.
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