title: Soft tissue defects of the lower extremities.
abstract: Based upon our experience with 459 skin and soft tissue defects of the lower extremities, of which 326 were covered surgically, the different etiologies of these defects are listed and the factors influencing the choice of a method of coverage are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of the different reconstructive methods are reviewed and illustrated with representative cases.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000637:transplantation; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous