S. Gichuru, A. Malungo and S. Khainga
Summary
The Limberg flap, a versatile transposition flap defined by Professor Alexander Limberg,is used to cover adjacent defects. This case report presents the application of the Limberg flap for a forehead wound in a 3-month-old female bitten by an unknown animal.
Initial wound care included irrigation, debridement, and antibiotic prophylaxis. The reconstruction, aimed at optimal cosmetic and functional outcomes, involved careful consideration of defect characteristics and patient factors.