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World J Clin Cases. Sep 26, 2023; 11(27): 6646-6652
Published online Sep 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i27.6646
Reconstruction of the lower back wound with delayed infection after spinal surgery: A case report
DoWon Kim, SooA Lim, SuRak Eo, Jung Soo Yoon
DoWon Kim, SooA Lim, SuRak Eo, Jung Soo Yoon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, DongGuk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, South Korea
Author contributions: Kim D and Yoon JS contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Yoon JS contributed to conceptualization and supervision; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Jung Soo Yoon, MD, PhD, Doctor, Professor, Surgeon, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, DongGuk University Ilsan Hospital, 814 SikSa-dong, IlSanDong-gu, GoYang-si, GyeongGi-do, Goyang 10326, South Korea. crsboys@naver.com
Received: July 18, 2023
Peer-review started: July 18, 2023
First decision: August 16, 2023
Revised: August 22, 2023
Accepted: September 1, 2023
Article in press: September 1, 2023
Published online: September 26, 2023
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Reasonably, several patients with surgical site dehiscence may require flap surgery after spinal surgery. Although surgeons pay close attention to signs of infection during reconstruction, there can be neglected delayed infection around deep devices. Reconstructive surgeons should be cautious when planning flap surgery after implant surgery.