TY - JOUR AU - Suh, Hyunsuk Peter; Park, Changsik John; Hong, Joon Pio TI - Special Considerations for Diabetic Foot Reconstruction SN - 0743-684X SN - 1098-8947 PY - 2020 JO - J Reconstr Microsurg JF - Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery LA - EN VL - 37 IS - 01 SP - 012 EP - 016 DA - 2020/08/13 KW - diabetic ulcer KW - reconstruction KW - debridement AB - Successful reconstruction of diabetic ulcers using free flap surgery can prevent further amputation and promote limb salvage to maintain normal gait of the patient and increase the quality of life after surgery. To minimize the postoperative complication and days of stay in hospital, surgeons should thoroughly investigate the risk factors and underlying conditions, including the general condition and local factors. PB - Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. DO - 10.1055/s-0040-1714431 UR - http://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0040-1714431 ER -