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However, it appears that skin grafting may be a suitable alternative for extremity free tissue transfers but
further studies are warranted to confirm its safety and utility.

DECLARATIONS
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Egro FM, Roy E, Soalri MG equally contributed to the ideation and writing of this commentary.

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