Can J Plast Surg
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Can J Plast Surg
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High-voltage electrical burns involving the extremities may cause marked loss of skin and subcutaneous tissue exposing underlying bone and tendon. Treatment of electrical burns has historically involved serial debridement with late wound closure. Success has been reported with the use of microvascular free-flap transfer within three days of injury. ⋯ Delay of microvascular free-flap coverage beyond the previously published three-day protocol may not dramatically affect treatment success.