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Fig. 1

Reconstruction ladder for the reconstruction of soft tissue defect.

Fig. 2

Local flap.

Fig. 3

Bipedicle flap.

Fig. 4

Medial gastrocnemius muscle flap.

Fig. 5

Reverse sural artery flap.

Fig. 6

Saphenous neurocutaneous flap with broad base.

Fig. 7

Saphenous neurocutaneous flap.

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