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Reconstruction of Anterolateral Thigh Defects Using Perforator-Based Propeller Flaps.
Takuya Iida1, Hidehiko Yoshimatsu, Isao Koshima
1From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|September 1, 2017
Summary
This study introduces a perforator-based propeller flap for reconstructing large anterolateral thigh defects, offering enhanced mobility and minimal donor-site morbidity. Technical refinements ensure safer flap transfer, leading to aesthetically acceptable outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- Large anterolateral thigh (ALT) defects (>8 cm) pose reconstruction challenges.
- Existing local flaps offer limited mobility for these defects.
- A novel perforator-based propeller flap technique is presented.
