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They are commonly used in many chemotherapy regimens including those for carcinoma breast. We present our case series in the management of these wounds with aggressive debridement and regional (pedicled groin)\/free flaps (superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator, lateral arm) for cover in five patients. All flaps healed well with patient returning to further treatment in 3 to 4 weeks post-surgery with preservation of hand function. Thus, early recognition of the type of drug that has extravasated is crucial. 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