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When abdominal donor sites are unavailable, reconstructive surgery utilizes buttocks and thigh flaps. Careful dissection and potential repositioning ensure successful flap harvest and closure, prioritizing perforator vessel safety.

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Area of Science:

Plastic Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

Abdominal donor sites are common for flap reconstruction.
Alternative donor sites are necessary when the abdomen is unsuitable.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe alternative flap selection and techniques when the abdomen cannot be used.
To detail the management of buttocks and thigh flap reconstruction.

Main Methods:

Flap selection based on patient anatomy and body habitus.
Subfascial plane dissection to protect perforator vessels.
Intraoperative repositioning and deep suspension sutures as needed.

Main Results:

Buttocks and upper thigh serve as viable alternative flap donor sites.
Specific surgical techniques facilitate flap harvest and donor site closure.
Perforator vessel integrity is maintained through careful dissection.

Conclusions:

Buttocks and thigh flaps are effective alternatives for reconstruction when abdominal donor sites are not feasible.
Meticulous surgical technique is crucial for successful outcomes in alternative flap reconstruction.