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Trần Thiết Sơn1,2,3, Phan Tuấn Nghĩa1,2,3, Đặng Phương Nam1,2,3
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hanoi Medical University, No. 1 Ton That Tung Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, 11500, Vietnam.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|April 6, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a refined technique for thinning anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps, improving elbow reconstruction. The method enhances joint mobility and aesthetic outcomes for patients with complex soft-tissue defects.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Microsurgery
Background:
- Elbow reconstruction demands durable coverage and preserved joint mobility.
- Anterolateral thigh (ALT) flaps offer versatility but can be bulky, limiting range of motion (ROM) and aesthetics.
