title: [The primary reconstruction of the skin of the lower extremity].
abstract: Regarding the usual procedures for closure of defects of the lower extremity, the author prefers the primary procedure, if possible. Skin closure should be achieved by scarification. In cases with larger defects, the cross leg flap procedure is the way of treatment.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008833:Microcirculation; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D012867:Skin / Q000293:injuries; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013536:Suture Techniques
vernacular_title: Die primäre Wiederherstellung des Weichteilmantels an der unteren Extremität.