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A limb fillet flap technique, adapted from human reconstructive surgery, was used to achieve tension\u2010free closure of the extensive surgical defect without the need for additional donor sites.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The wound healed uneventfully, with satisfactory cosmetic and functional outcomes. No major postoperative complications were observed, and the use of filleted limb skin provided adequate coverage of the resection site.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Successful adaptation of a limb fillet flap technique from human reconstructive oncology for wound closure following radical FISS excision was achieved. 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