Open AccessThe Lateral Thigh Perforator Flap for Autologous Breast Reconstruction
Author(s) -
Stefania Tuinder,
Jop Beugels,
Arno Lataster,
Michiel W. de Haan,
Andrzej Piatkowski,
Michel SaintCyr,
René R. W. J. van der Hulst,
Robert J. Allen
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
plastic and reconstructive surgery/psef cd journals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.841
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1076-5751
pISSN - 0032-1052
DOI - 10.1097/prs.0000000000004072
Subject(s) - medicine , seroma , surgery , breast reconstruction , thigh , perforator flaps , medial compartment of thigh , diep flap , breast cancer , complication , cancer
The septocutaneous tensor fasciae latae or lateral thigh perforator flap was previously introduced by the authors' group as an alternative flap for autologous breast reconstruction when the abdomen is not suitable as a donor site. The authors analyzed their experience with the lateral thigh perforator flap and present the surgical refinements that were introduced.