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Anterolateral thigh flap for abdominal wall reconstruction. A case report
Maximilian V Muntean1, Alex V Orădan1, Alma A Corpodean1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, "Ion Chiricuță" Institute of Oncology, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
Medicine and Pharmacy Reports
|February 23, 2023
Summary
Abdominal wall reconstruction restores form and function using various techniques. A challenging case successfully utilized a pedicled antero-lateral thigh (ALT) flap for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Surgical reconstruction
- Plastic surgery
- Abdominal wall reconstruction
Background:
- Abdominal wall reconstruction aims to restore anatomical, functional, and aesthetic integrity.
- Key goals include protecting abdominal viscera and preventing herniation.
- Diverse surgical techniques exist for abdominal wall reconstruction.
Observation:
- This report details a particularly challenging abdominal wall reconstruction case.
- The surgical approach involved a pedicled antero-lateral thigh (ALT) flap.
- The case presented significant reconstructive difficulties.
Findings:
- The pedicled antero-lateral thigh (ALT) flap was successfully employed.
- The reconstruction achieved good postoperative results.
- This technique proved effective in a complex scenario.
Implications:
- Demonstrates the utility of the ALT flap in complex abdominal wall reconstructions.
- Highlights potential solutions for challenging cases.
- Contributes to the understanding of reconstructive options for abdominal wall defects.
