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World J Clin Cases. Jan 6, 2023; 11(1): 143-149
Published online Jan 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i1.143
Devastating complication of negative pressure wound therapy after deep inferior epigastric perforator free flap surgery: A case report
SooA Lim, Dong Yun Lee, BumSik Kim, Jung Soo Yoon, Yea Sik Han, SuRak Eo
SooA Lim, Dong Yun Lee, BumSik Kim, Jung Soo Yoon, Yea Sik Han, SuRak Eo, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, DongGuk University Medical Center, GoYang 10326, South Korea
Author contributions: Lim SA, Lee DY, and Eo SR wrote the first draft of the manuscript; All authors reviewed and edited the manuscript and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: SuRak Eo, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, DongGuk University Medical Center, Dongguk-ro 27, IlSanDong-gu, GoYang 10326, South Korea. sreodoc@gmail.com
Received: August 12, 2022
Peer-review started: August 12, 2022
First decision: October 12, 2022
Revised: November 1, 2022
Accepted: December 9, 2022
Article in press: December 9, 2022
Published online: January 6, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is the effective promotion of survival in free tissue transfer, but special attention is required in cases of burn injury over the transferred flap site. Microsurgeons should be cautious about location of the pedicle, pressure and mode when using NPWT at burned site over transferred free flap tissue.