A case report of cross-leg free latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap transplantation

One of the significant reconstructive challenges is closure of large soft t issue defects of the lower extremity. A patient with a large traumatic defe ct in the lower extremity was treated with a cross-leg free latissimus dors i myocutaneous flap. The size of the flap was 32x12 cm. The pedicle was div ided 22 days after the initial operation. The result was satisfactory after a 2-year follow-up. This technique allows the transfer of large flaps to c over compromised wounds, with the advantage of using suitable recipient ves sels.