Preoperative vascular mapping for anterolateral thigh flap surgeries: A clinical trial of photoacoustic tomography imaging

Microsurgery ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 324-330
Author(s):  
Itaru Tsuge ◽  
Susumu Saito ◽  
Goshiro Yamamoto ◽  
Hiroyuki Sekiguchi ◽  
Aya Yoshikawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Photoacoustic Tomography ◽  
Tomography Imaging ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh ◽  
Vascular Mapping

Reconstruction of Extensive Soft Tissue Defects of Lower Extremity With the Extended Anterolateral Thigh Flap

2021 ◽  
pp. 153473462098223
Author(s):  
Jong-Ho Kim ◽  
Hyokyung Yoo ◽  
Seokchan Eun
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Distal Portion ◽  
Outcome Data ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Soft Tissue Defects ◽  
Flap Viability ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh ◽  
Large Skin ◽  
Tissue Defects

The anterolateral thigh flap is a classic flap used for various reconstruction defects. However, the flap viability of extended large skin paddles (ie, 240 cm2) was doubted by many surgeons. This study reports successful experience of reconstructing extensive soft tissue defects of lower extremity using extended large skin paddles. Twelve consecutive patients who had undergone reconstruction of defects using an extended anterolateral thigh flap were identified. Patient characteristics (age, sex, defect location, injured structures, and type of flap) and outcome data were analyzed retrospectively. One artery and 2 accompanying veins were anastomosed to vascularize each flap. Follow-up periods ranged from 10 to 91 months postoperatively. The average size of the flaps was 268.75 cm2 (range = 220-391 cm2). All flaps were perforator flaps with one perforator except that 2 perforators were used in 3 patients. Two patients suffered partial flap necrosis of the distal portion with delayed healing. In conclusion, the extended anterolateral thigh flap is a considerable option for massive defects requiring composite tissue coverage. This flap is advantageous for reconstructing various complex defects in the lower extremities, providing a pliable and vascularized tissue to cover exposed extensive defects including tendons, nerves, and bones.

Total nasal reconstruction with pre‐laminated, super‐thin anterolateral thigh flap: A case report

Microsurgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulfukar Ulas Bali ◽  
Berrak Karatan ◽  
Aziz Parspancı ◽  
Yavuz Tuluy ◽  
Yavuz Kececi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Nasal Reconstruction ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh

To thin or not to thin: the use of the anterolateral thigh flap in the reconstruction of intraoral defects

2003 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 409-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.L Ross ◽  
R Dunn ◽  
J Kirkpatrick ◽  
C.E Koshy ◽  
L.W Alkureishi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh

The Ultra-Thin, Fascia-Only Anterolateral Thigh Flap

2014 ◽  
Vol 30 (09) ◽  
pp. 599-606 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohin Bhadkamkar ◽  
Erik Wolfswinkel ◽  
Daniel Hatef ◽  
Steven Albright ◽  
Anthony Echo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterolateral Thigh Flap ◽  
Anterolateral Thigh
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