Reconstruction of the Lower Leg With Percutaneous Aponeurotomy and Lipofilling: A Case Report

Soft tissue loss in the lower leg presents a challenge for reconstructive surgeons. When a defect is large, free flap transfer provides a well-established method, but local flaps are more convenient for small to moderately sized soft tissue defects. When a defect is very small, even local flaps are too invasive, leave additional scar, and cause bulky flaps. We present our case aiming to underline the usefulness of percutaneous aponeurotomy and...