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[Free thin anterolateral thigh flap in head and neck surgery]
Attila Füzes1, Szilárd Szanyi1, Márk Huszák1
11Országos Onkológiai Intézet, Fej-Nyaki Daganatok Multidiszciplináris Központ, Budapest, Magyarország.
Magyar Sebeszet
|April 2, 2024
Summary
A thinned anterolateral thigh flap offers a viable alternative for reconstructing oral defects after cancer surgery, minimizing donor site complications compared to radial forearm flaps. This technique provides a functional and aesthetically pleasing solution for complex oral reconstructions.
Area of Science:
- Microsurgery and reconstructive surgery
- Head and neck oncology
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Background:
- Advanced oral cancers often require extensive resection, leading to significant tissue defects.
- Microvascular free flap reconstruction is the standard for functional restoration.
- The radial forearm flap is commonly used for superficial defects, but has a higher complication rate than anterolateral thigh flaps for larger defects.

