Annales de chirurgie plastique et esthétique
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Ann Chir Plast Esthet · Dec 2021
Observational StudyFree flap for lower limb salvage in infectious purpura fulminans.
Infectious purpura fulminans is a disabling disease often leading to amputations. Free flaps preserve limb length, covering exposed areas. We examined the efficacy of free flaps for lower limb salvage in infectious purpura fulminans survivors by evaluating surgical management, walking ability and quality of life. ⋯ Use of the free flap in patients with infectious purpura fulminans, after multidisciplinary reflection, is an appropriate procedure that preserves limb length. In spite of secondary complications, preservation of limb length enables patients to resume walking, with relatively good independence and quality of life.