What reconstructive technique is often used when local tissue is scarred and insufficient for grafting?
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Correct answer: A free or pedicled flap that transfers its own vascularised tissue
Free flap or pedicled flap techniques are employed when local tissue is inadequate for grafting, providing viable vascularized tissue.
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