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Figure 3. An arteriovenous loop (A, arrow) was created in the left upper thigh using a greater saphenous graft. Afterwards, a latissimus drosi flap was raised (B) and microsurgically anastomosed to the AV loop legs (C, arrow). Result at the end of the operation with a well perfused latissimus dorsi skin island without signs of arterial or venous congestion (D). AV: arteriovenous