Reconstruction of a Plantar Defect Using a Split-Thickness Skin Graft: A Case Report and Review of Reconstructive Decision-Making.

Authors

Ana Paula Rábago Jamaica, Erick R Guerra Bocanegra, José D Ortiz Cisneros, Juan C Martínez Nava, Fitzia M De Luna López, Farah M Hadad Monsiváis, Juan H Moreno Juárez, Ethan Villaseñor Cortina

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Cureus. Volume 18. Issue 6. Pages e110617. Epub Jun 10, 2026.

Abstract

Acral lentiginous melanoma presents reconstructive challenges due to its location in weight-bearing areas. We report the case of a 65-year-old female patient with plantar melanoma treated with wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy. Reconstruction was performed using a split-thickness skin graft. The patient achieved complete graft integration without complications and preserved ambulation. This case supports that skin grafting should be considered a first-line reconstructive option in selected plantar defects, minimizing morbidity compared to flap-based techniques.

PMID:
42434664
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 11 Jul 2026.

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