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case_images: Preoperative findings. The black arrow indicates an ulcer on the right lower leg.
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case_images: F1
case_images: A 43-year-old man was introduced to us for the treatment of an infected wound after below-knee (B-K) amputation (Fig 1).
case_images: Contrast computed tomographic scan shows fluid collection in both the posterior segment (white arrow) and the anterior segment (white arrowhead).
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case_images: F2
case_images: At the first visit to our hospital, contrast computed tomographic scan showed fluid accumulation at both the posterior and anterior tibias (Fig 2).
case_images: Intraoperative findings. The soleus and gastrocnemius muscles are necrotized with infection.
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case_images: F3
case_images: All of the lower-leg muscles, including the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, were necrotic and were removed (Fig 3).