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May 9, 2026Cureus0 citationsOpen Access

Limb Salvage Using Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap Reconstruction in Diabetic Septic Foot

Successful Limb Salvage in a Diabetic Septic Foot Using Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap Reconstruction: A Case Report

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NZNay Aung ZinTKThura KyawCMCherry Myint

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Overview

Case report shows effective limb salvage in a diabetic patient with foot necrosis, indicating promise for similar cases.

Key Points

  • This case aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of anterolateral thigh free flap reconstruction for limb salvage in diabetic patients with severe foot defects.
  • Case report of a 57-year-old man with diabetic foot complications and septicemia.
  • Reconstruction performed using anterolateral thigh free flap after infection control and debridement.
  • Microvascular anastomosis established using the dorsalis pedis artery.
  • Complete flap survival with no recurrence of infection observed postoperatively.
  • At six months, both donor and recipient sites were fully healed, and ambulation was restored.
  • Cosmetically bulky yet durable flap provided necessary coverage and prevented amputation.

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Zin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fed008b9154b0b82877147https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.108422
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