Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	108710
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Received	2025-04-22 06:46
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Category	Orthopedics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Efficacy of free-flap-transfer and plate-fixation for Gustilo IIIB fractures in type II diabetic patients: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Qi Bao, Sun-Wen Pan, Xiao-Kang Gong, Bo Wang, Zhi-Nan Wei, Yong-Qing Xu, Yue-Liang Zhu and Zhen Shi
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Corresponding Author	Zhen Shi, Assistant Professor, MD, Department of Burn and Plastic Surgery, Fourth Military Medical University, No.01 Xinsi Road, Xi’an 710038, Shaanxi Province, China. shizhenxy@yeah.net
Key Words	Free flap; Gustilo IIIB fractures; Plate fixation; Type II diabetes; Soft tissue defect
Core Tip	Employing free flap transfer with plate fixation for Gustilo IIIB fractures in patients with type II diabetes shows promise in achieving successful bone union and flap viability despite challenges such as infections and plate removal. Careful patient selection and precise indications are crucial for optimizing outcomes in fracture management for diabetic individuals.
Publish Date	2025-08-07 07:38
Citation	<p>Bao Q, Pan SW, Gong XK, Wang B, Wei ZN, Xu YQ, Zhu YL, Shi Z. Efficacy of free-flap-transfer and plate-fixation for Gustilo IIIB fractures in type II diabetic patients: A retrospective study. <i>World J Clin Cases</i> 2025; 13(28): 108710</p>
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DOI	https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i28.108710

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